thoracic spine surgery

[Keano16]

Originally Posted by jeff

I've been diagnosed with a 3mm bulge at t5/t6 and advised by Dr John Regan that I need a fusion with vats (video assisted thoracic surgery). Anybody had this procedure with Dr John Regan or any other surgeon with positive or negative results? Also looking for an alternative Dr. in the Los Angeles area.

3mm? How about PLDD (laser disc decompression)?

[newhere]

Can you tell me who perform discography? And if you can,please describe me your pain and simptoms,because im also fighting with toracic problem for a long time. Tnx

[jeff]

dr george graff performed the discogram; he is with d.i.s.c. in marina del rey, ca., my symptoms were pain right on my disc and referral pain through to my chest, abdomen area

[newhere]

I do also have chest pain. Do you also have deep dull pain around your disc,or you have sharp pain? Tnx...

[jeff]

it depends on the day; but if I'm sitting with my back pressed against a chair or lying in a bed the pain on the disc becomes more noticeable; I've had nerve root blocks to the disc which helps the inflammation and does make it more tolerable; my recommendation is to get your doctor to order an mri of your thoracic spine to determine if you do indeed have a problem

[newhere]

I did have 3 mri allready,and it says small herniation at t6 t7. I think i will have to go to discography. Weird thing is that i have pain above herniation,so im confused

[jsewell]

Remember Newhere, MRI did not tell my story at all. doctors looked at it and said nothing was really bad enough to cause pain. but after i finally recovered from that horrible surgery (with the accident) i am pain free in that area.
I'd say go for the discography with a good doctor.
cyber mommy judy

[jeff]

when they do the discogram, they should also do a ct scan with the dye in your disc; this will present a clear picture for your doctor