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Forum: iSpine 03-18-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,891
Posted By mmglobal
The 'transition' is from the sacrum to the lumbar...

The 'transition' is from the sacrum to the lumbar spine. When I hear 'transitional segment' it usually refers to either having an extra or one less lumbar vertebra. It gets very confusing because...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-12-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,602
Posted By mmglobal
Sue.... thanks for the update. Great news!!! ...

Sue.... thanks for the update. Great news!!! Diane also continues to do very well with her lumbar ProDiscs (also by Bertagnoli). She has returned to nursing full time with no meds, although she...
Forum: iSpine 03-12-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,053
Posted By mmglobal
Karen, thanks for posting!!! Welcome to the...

Karen, thanks for posting!!! Welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on your success. May the NAS surgery be the end of your career as a spine patient!

Your point is very well taken... Many of...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-29-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,653
Posted By mmglobal
I'm so sorry that you are still in it. Are...

I'm so sorry that you are still in it.

Are you in less pain than before your surgery?

Your surgeon says it's not fusing very well. Is the structure of the fusion good or is it collapsing?
...
Forum: iSpine 02-22-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,972
Posted By mmglobal
From their website... The 96% pure ethyl alcohol...

From their website... The 96% pure ethyl alcohol produces necrosis of disc tissue. Necrotic tissue is dead.

This reminds me of chymopapaine... an enzyme that is injected into the disc herniation...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 02-17-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 77,754
Posted By mmglobal
Great Sex Quotes By Famous People

“I believe that sex is one of the most beautiful, natural, wholesome things that money can buy.” –Tom Clancy

“You know ‘that look’ women get when they want sex? Me neither.” –Steve Martin
...
Forum: iSpine 02-08-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,345
Posted By mmglobal
In California, the doctor can run a CURES...

In California, the doctor can run a CURES (Patient activity) report from a program run by the state. If ever he suspects that you are gaming the system to get multiple prescriptions, he can run the...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 02-08-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 77,754
Posted By mmglobal
Talking dog for sale

A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: 'Talking Dog For Sale '. He rings the door bell and the owner appears and tells him...
Forum: iSpine 02-08-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,826
Posted By mmglobal
After making the post above, I read a little...

After making the post above, I read a little more. From the Scientific American website linked, there is a contradiction of my stating that cracking your knuckles is harmless. It also mentions...
Forum: iSpine 02-08-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,826
Posted By mmglobal
I believe that what makes the noise when we...

I believe that what makes the noise when we 'crack' our necks comes from the facets. The pop comes from gasses that are forced out of the senovial fluid when the pressure drops from stretching the...
Forum: iSpine 01-20-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,748
Posted By mmglobal
did you hear about the old couple walking down...

did you hear about the old couple walking down the beach in Hawaii, arguing about whether it's called Ha-wa-ee or Ha-Va-ee. The saw a tan, muscular, Hawaiian-looking man with a surfboard and asked...
Forum: iSpine 01-20-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,808
Posted By mmglobal
I have plenty of hang ups, but have never tried...

I have plenty of hang ups, but have never tried an inversion table. I have tried traction and found it beneficial. I believe that many of us can get some short term improvement with traction. I...
Forum: iSpine 01-18-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,748
Posted By mmglobal
Many people have recommended white raisins...

Many people have recommended white raisins marinated in vodka to cure spine problems.
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,967
Posted By mmglobal
Facet problems are zeroed in on by doctors who do...

Facet problems are zeroed in on by doctors who do a lot of injections and rhizotomies.

Have you been focusing on the hand issues or are they just an aside?

Mark
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,865
Posted By mmglobal
Jeff, I've seen both Lauryssen and Johnson with...

Jeff, I've seen both Lauryssen and Johnson with clients. Both are very well respected 'heavy hitters'. I don't know how they are for t-spine issues. You mentioned Regan on another post. If you...
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,989
Posted By mmglobal
Jeff, welcome to the forum! Sorry you find...

Jeff, welcome to the forum! Sorry you find yourself in this situation. Regan is one of the developers of VATS and probably has more experience with it than anyone.

Has anyone discussed XLIF with...
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,621
Posted By mmglobal
Welcome SantaBarbaraChiropractor.... Great animation for dermatomes and more!

SantaBarbaraChiropractor, Paul Zemella just posted on one of my threads. Welcome to the forum!!

I poked around on his website and discovered this great tool. The interactive spine chart animates...
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,843
Posted By mmglobal
SantaBarbaraChiropractor, welcome to the forum...

SantaBarbaraChiropractor, welcome to the forum and thanks for the post.

Do you have any experience with t-spine pain that presents with mid-back pain that wraps around to the sternum making it...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 01-12-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,501
Posted By mmglobal
What Really Happened Aboard Air France 447 (Part 2 of 2)

Continued from above post...

02:10:38 (Robert) Doucement!

Gently !

Bonin eases the back pressure on the stick, and the plane gains speed as its climb becomes more shallow. It accelerates...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 01-12-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,501
Posted By mmglobal
What Really Happened Aboard Air France 447 (Part 1 of 2)

This is not for everyone. Pilots may find this very interesting. I did! It is amazing how an error related to the most basic issue that is drilled into every pilot over and over, can still bring...
Forum: iSpine 01-08-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,154
Posted By mmglobal
Wow... Thelma, great to see you here. I hope all...

Wow... Thelma, great to see you here. I hope all is well!

There are many different facet replacement systems in various stages of development. I understand that they work well, but only for...
Forum: iSpine 12-31-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,829
Posted By mmglobal
Also, what is the alternative... leave the...

Also, what is the alternative... leave the osteophytes that are compressing the spinal cord because you fear that they might grow back?

I've seen surgeons use bone wax on the front of the...
Forum: iSpine 12-31-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,829
Posted By mmglobal
If the surgery repairs the reason the osteophytes...

If the surgery repairs the reason the osteophytes have formed, they should not return. Bone grow as a response to a mechanical problem. When the irritation caused by the collapsed disc space no...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 12-29-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 77,754
Posted By mmglobal
Where I have and have not been!

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you...
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,931
Posted By mmglobal
Sandra... welcome to the forum. I'm sorry that...

Sandra... welcome to the forum. I'm sorry that there was some confusion when you signed up. I changed your username so your address will never apppear here. If you'd like some help with getting...
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