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Forum: iSpine 05-11-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,561
Posted By longroadahead
If I was going to have a major surgery like that...

If I was going to have a major surgery like that it would be closer to home.

From what I can gather a hybrid surgery (fusion at l5/s1 and ADR at L4/5) is more recommended to a 2 level ADR.
Forum: iSpine 05-09-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,595
Posted By longroadahead
Tension Myositis Syndrome

Did some searches but didn't see this one.

Stumbled upon this doing google searches and found it quite interesting.

The Tension Myositis Syndrome Wiki - The TMS Wiki...
Forum: iSpine 05-06-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,105
Posted By longroadahead
Fusion vs MicroDiscectomy with normal disc height

Was already to schedule the microdisectomy but now the dr is recommending fusion (MI TLIF) over microdisectomy after first recommending the microdiscectomy first.

The MRI for L5/S1 shows a 4mm...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,365
Posted By longroadahead
I had a Grade 5 Annular Tear March 2010 at L5/S1....

I had a Grade 5 Annular Tear March 2010 at L5/S1. At March 2011 it was a 8mm Disc Extrusion.

Still have good disc height.

Have had LBP since late 2008.
Forum: iSpine 04-13-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,719
Posted By longroadahead
Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED...

Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED procedure and was ready to send my $250 for the SED but contacted DISC and they sent me Unitied Healthcare's policy on the procedure. Yeap, it is not...
Forum: iSpine 04-09-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,070
Posted By longroadahead
It is hard to say if the LBP increased. It is...

It is hard to say if the LBP increased. It is different for sure but exactly how I cannot say. For sure the right leg hurts more when I try to extend it out or any stretching to the right leg is...
Forum: iSpine 04-08-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,070
Posted By longroadahead
I had a Grade 5 annular tear in March of 2010....

I had a Grade 5 annular tear in March of 2010. After my discogram they did a CT Scan and the Grade 5 tear was the finding at L5/S1.

Now my L5/S1 Grade 5 Annular Tear has turned into a large disc...
Forum: iSpine 04-07-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,443
Posted By longroadahead
My pain has flared up to greater than what it...

My pain has flared up to greater than what it normally is then die back down to normal pain until I began having right leg symptoms a few months ago. I became worried and started seeking treatment...
Forum: iSpine 04-07-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,719
Posted By longroadahead
A lot to think about for sure. I have seen...

A lot to think about for sure.

I have seen Dr. Bertagnoli and he recommended fusion with the STALIF at L5/S1 with optional prodisc at L4/5. He based this on 2009 and 2010 images and ordered a new...
Forum: iSpine 04-06-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,719
Posted By longroadahead
37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas. ...

37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas.

The ADR surgeons I have seen have mainly recommended a hybrid (fusion L5/S1 and ADR L4/5). My L4/5 MRI showed 2mm annular disc bulge with mild bilateral...
Forum: iSpine 04-05-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,719
Posted By longroadahead
Think my 2 best options are.... Any Advice?

L5/S1

1. Microdiscetomy - With possible Anulex X-Close sutures

2. Unilateral TLIF (Right Side)

Before leg right symptoms, I had a grade 5 annular tear at L5/S1 but the MRI now shows a 8mm...
Forum: iSpine 04-01-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,033
Posted By longroadahead
I had an inversion table for a couple of months...

I had an inversion table for a couple of months but didn't do anything pain relief wise and took up a lot of room. Had a hard time selling it as well.

I don't think this would cure a disc but it...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-31-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,969
Posted By longroadahead
Good to hear you have your surgery date and looks...

Good to hear you have your surgery date and looks like you are going with the 2 level fusion.

I did the physc test at TBI as well but at the time I wasn't ready to totally commit to the proposed...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-29-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,663
Posted By longroadahead
Have you seen a doctor about surgery? That would...

Have you seen a doctor about surgery? That would be the first step. Since you seem to know what level and it is a herniation would think you have seen a doctor.

Don't think it would be too late...
Forum: iSpine 03-26-2011, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,150
Posted By longroadahead
Sorry, got a little excited. This is a...

Sorry, got a little excited.

This is a AxiaLIF. This topic can be deleted as I have seen its been discussed before.
Forum: iSpine 03-25-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,150
Posted By longroadahead
MIS - Fusion going through tailbone

I found the following video on youtube for a MIS at duke university medical center. It is a fusion going through the tailbone and removing the center of the disc then fusing. Very interesting.
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Forum: iSpine 03-25-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,937
Posted By longroadahead
I would be open to another discogram depending on...

I would be open to another discogram depending on the surgeon's recommendation but so far it has not been brought up.
Forum: iSpine 03-23-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,001
Posted By longroadahead
I am by no means a doctor but a ADR at L5/S1 and...

I am by no means a doctor but a ADR at L5/S1 and a fusion at L4/5 doesn't make sense to me. From what I have read the L5/S1 has the least amount of movement and the safest to fuse so you would want...
Forum: iSpine 03-22-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,937
Posted By longroadahead
I have seen 4 surgeons since 2008 and 2 of those...

I have seen 4 surgeons since 2008 and 2 of those have been this year. Going to seek a few more opnions but I think surgery is my best option at the L5/S1 level.

Have to think it is the L5/S1 that...
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,937
Posted By longroadahead
MRI Results 3/2011

MRI 3/2011 Results:

L5/S1 - 4mm annular disk protrusion but with a superimposted 8mm right paracentral disk extrusion resulting in slight displacment of the right L5/S1 nerve root sleeves.

L4/5...
Forum: iSpine 03-19-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,552
Posted By longroadahead
From the CT Scan last year the L4/5 there was...

From the CT Scan last year the L4/5 there was contrast material in the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis particular anteriorly.

The ADR only at L5/S1 hasn't been recommended yet. The surgeon...
Forum: iSpine 03-18-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,552
Posted By longroadahead
Got another MRI yesterday and went to see another...

Got another MRI yesterday and went to see another surgeon for a recommendation. It's the first MRI since I had the Fibrin injections at 3 levels. Still waiting on the report but the L5/S1 appears to...
Forum: iSpine 03-10-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,552
Posted By longroadahead
Yes. I have seen 3 surgeons now and they have all...

Yes. I have seen 3 surgeons now and they have all agreed that the L4/5 should be addressed with the L5/S1. Although, the final choice is up to me.

They think the disc could become a problem down...
Forum: iSpine 03-09-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,646
Posted By longroadahead
Are you in lots of pain? I am not a doctor but...

Are you in lots of pain? I am not a doctor but the findings didn't sound that bad.
Forum: iSpine 03-09-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,552
Posted By longroadahead
Introduction

Backpain started really bothering me in late 2008 and decided needed to get it checked out. Had chiropractor care, SI and Facet injections, physical therapy, acupuncture and lastly fibrin sealant...
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