I have an MRI that indicates a Interbody fusion change along with a stable grade 1 anterolisthesis measuring 3 mm at L4 L5 where I have a previous fusion. I have extreme pain right a waist/hip... View answer

I had fusion surgery 7/4/2014 and have been having extreme lower back pain with pain, numbness and ... you explain the following in laymen terms: FINDINGS: There is redemonstration of anterior... View answer

This is just a follow up question for my previous question doctors did posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery with debridement after operation doctors completely ruled out the malignancy option now ... View answer

Can direct lateral spine fusion be done on a patient with previous invasive lumbar spinal fusion? email address is YYYY@YYYY . ... View answer

. Confusion is that some doctors have suggested Transfominal Lumbar Interbody Fusion surgery for him and some others Laminectomy . We are not sure which one is the right procedure for his case. Can you... View answer

I saw a neurosurgeon today for chronic back pain. I was told that I need to have surgery-extreme lateral inbody fusion and posterior lumbar fusion with facetectomy. I know that I have to have 2... View answer

Discectomy. He wants to do a two part - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) / Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) surgery. I’m not sure if I want to take the chance on such a major... View answer

What does this mean? Exam demonstrates severe thoracic scoliosis. There are lateral fusion screws ... scoliosis of the thoracic spine, lateral fusion of the upper lumbar spine, no acute process.... View answer

this procedure works. Has this procedure ever been done after a spinal fusion? ...I had a spinal fusion several years ago from s1 to l 4-5. My doctor did a riziotomy at l 4-5 and it ... View answer

Just giving you a little back ground. I have had 2 bi- lateral knee replacements and lumbar fusion. Currently I m having problems walking using my left leg. I m in extreme pain some swelling and leg... View answer