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Old 12-15-2008, 06:12 PM
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Hi To All
Does anyone know or have multiple fusions In the lumber spine? If so how is life?
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Gil
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L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
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L5-S1DDDDD
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 foraminotomy 09
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Old 12-16-2008, 12:11 AM
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Fusions can limit movement, especially multi-level. You should also be aware that multi-level fusions in the lumber spine is often contra-indicated. It puts enormous pressure on adjacent segments, often leading to degeneration of those segments with DDD crawling up your spine. I've also read many a post about the screws loosening necessatating surgical intervention. However, insurance companies in their infinite wisdom, pay for this surgery. Whoopie!
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Old 12-16-2008, 12:21 AM
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Hi
Thanks for the reply.
I understand about DDD. But with DDD at five levels and one in my neck I am Lost????? ADR still has major problems? Lets just fuse the whole spine just kidding

Thanks for the reply
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L5-S1 lam 1994
L2 to L5 DDD
L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
L5-S1DDDDD
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 foraminotomy 09
L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 Reherniate 4-2010
Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1
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