Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Risks

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

I am 19 months post up from a anterior dissecting with an interbody fusion with a cage on levels L5-S1. I have numbness in both feet effecting all toes, there is no sensitivity in toes but I get a ... 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

I have been told i need L5 fusion but am in complete fear of the risks that have been decribed to me. Enough not to have the surgery and also give me panic attacks daily thinking of those risks ... 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