Question 1

why after spine surgery does my back pain continue?

Accepted Answer

Success rate not100: Success rate for surgical treatment of  ack pain 70%in some groups drops to under 50% depressed smokers work comp mva  previouss failed surgery chronic narcotic use all high risk groups for surgical dissatisfaction.

Question 2

i had back pain and it ruins my life. i was thinking to have a laser spine surgery. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Be careful....: I have a car, and it is drives slow on the highway, & stalls frequently, i'm thinking of going to change my front tires. Thoughts? "laser spine surgery" only havs limited application, as laser is a tool just like all the other tools we use in surgery. There is no one tool that takes care of all problems. Run fast if anyone tells you otherwise. Changing a tire will not fix all problems my car has.

Question 3

what is the cause of knee pain after spine surgery that went wrong &had to have to take hardware out for pressuring the nerve on l3l4. i'm only 39?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Knee pain after spinal surgery is due to irritated low back nerves.

Question 4

are there ever good outcomes for people having spine surgery?

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Yes: As long as the procedure is done for the right reasons and all other modalities have been unsuccessful (meds, injections, physical therapy) spine has helped many people.

Question 5

do insurance companies discriminate you if you have a spine surgery?

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Spine surgery: No - they just do not to approve or pay for the surgery.  If its a new insurance they are not allowed to exclude due to pre-existing issues.

Question 6

what isminimally invasive spine surgeryand how is it different from traditional spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your doctor: I suggest you speak to the surgeon doing the procedure to ask all the details regarding the differences in those surgeries as it refers to your condition. Hope you feel better.

Question 7

is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: When indicated and on the hands of an experienced surgeon.

Question 8

weakness due to spine surgery in 2004 what to do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to Surgeon: If this weakness was present at the ned of your operation, and has continued unchanged since 2004 there may be little to do. If this is new in onset i would consult your surgeon to discuss treatment options.

Question 9

what are the negative and positive aspects of laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Most spine surgeries have risks and benefits, most often based upon peer reviewed literature. Most facilities that offer these "laser" procedures should discuss such risks. As a reconstructive spinal surgeon, I have seen patients treated in these facilities who report acceptable pain relief.  I have also performed major revision surgery for bad outcomes from laser surgery.

Question 10

what leads to more pain spine surgery or rsd?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends, but pain from spine surgery will improve as healing takes place. Rsd symptoms may persist. After any surgery, it is expected that there will be pain associated with the surgery and the surgical approach.

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Are there ever good outcomes for people having spine surgery?

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Do insurance companies discriminate you if you have a spine surgery?

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Is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

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What leads to more pain spine surgery or rsd?

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