Leg Pain after ADR

e-gal · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 02:19 PM

Dr. B didn't specify how the scar tissue from previous procedure made the surgery more difficult. The surgery took almost five hours, I think that they only planned on three. yes, there is always the issue that the outcome may not be as good. However, L5/S1 was in really advanced stages and there was a question as to whether he was going to have to fuse that level. I told him not to fuse if at all possible and I would take the chance that later it might be necessary. The leg pain that I have it not severe enough to warrant another procedure at this point. If it gets worse over time, I would consider facet injections. I realize that the scar tissue may also require some attention. I did read the article on facet problems after ADR. Quite negative. I also noticed that most of the revsions were with Charite, which has always been the choice for people that have wanted the most movement. May too much movement is not a good thing. The two ProDlisc patients were from 2002, probably from the trials.
I still consider myself to be a successful outcome

but have realistic expectations for the future. I don't plan on playing golf or going skiing anytime soon.

robprodisc · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:13 PM

In ref to new nerve pain after disc replacement I have also one other new nerve reaction that has happen in the past few months that I didnt have prior to the surgery. Just when its time to go to the "washroom/bathroom" just below my butt and at the top of the back of my legs, it gets warm, numb tingly feeling. Very strange but painless.

Anyone else have this after surgery?

5 months since surgery has past.

e-gal · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 10:56 PM

I have a spot in the same place you describe but I have been told by my PT it is related to tight hamstrings (something about it being the insertion point to the bones of the hip). I have a chronic problem with my right hip and right SI joint not moving properly and so this spot is annoying. Do you see a PT. Tight muscles, tendons and ligaments can lean on the nerves and cause tingling. especially since it is in the back of the leg, you are putting pressure on it when sitting. thats all for now