Q: could having surgery cause a stroke months later?

Not likely: Delayed stroke from brain surgery or carotid surgery is very rare. A full stroke work-up is warranted to properly determine what the cause of the stroke was.

Q: can spinal fusion surgery cause bilateral peroneal neuropothy?

Are: You referring to your groin or your ability to move your feet up ?

Q: i had my 3rd spinal surgery in the last 2 years and this time he closed up with staples instead. what would be the reason for that? they hurt!

Scar tissue: Choice of closure method is completely up to the surgeon. For a third surgery, it can be somewhat more difficult to close through previous scar tissue, so that may be why the staples were used. I would recommend you ask your surgeon to get his viewpoint.

Q: does spinal dysraphism surgery in newborn causes problems in later life .my son now 15 having pain in legs due to spondylolisthesis at l5-s1, ?

Evolving problem: Dysraphism issues vary by case & the initial surgery is focused at closing the defect while preserving as much function as possible.Open defects would be prone to invasive infection & permanent damage by germs so closing the defect affords some protection as the child grows.Spondylolisthesis & or cord tethering in later life is often seen in this patient group & relates to the original defects

Q: i had gastric sleeve surgery 1 week ago. i was put under and received spinal anesthesia. i currently am having trouble not feeling the urge to pee. i never feel like i need to pee or that my bladder is full. what could possibly be the cause of this?

: See the anesthetist who performed the spinal anesthesia, as agents providing spinal anesthesia may still be in the spinal canal, causing some decreased awareness of a full bladder, however this effect should diminish over some time.

Q: can cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy that is bad enough to require surgery because of so much narrowing of spinal canal cause a delay in urination and problems ejaculating? i dont have ed but usually can't "finish" sometimes i can with aggressive

Yes: These are classic symptoms of cervical cord compromise. They are some of the earliest symptoms.

Q: is it true that having a chin implant could cause facial nerve damage? i want to have chin implant surgery to correct a weak jaw line. i've heard that this procedure sometimes causes nerve damage and patients look like they have suffered a stroke. what ar

A : A chin implant placed by a well trained facial plastic surgeon should be a relatively simple procedure. While there are risks associated with this procedure--they are extremely rare. What you are describing is an injury to the facial nerve and specifically the marginal mandibular branch (causes the corner of the mouth to be pulled down such as in a frown or even slightly in a smile) which could cause some asymmetry in your smile but not so severe as to be confused with a stroke. Having said this, I have never seen or even heard of this nerve being damaged during a chin implant. There is a sensory nerve (feeling only) in the area that is more at risk. It is the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve and again it is only for sensation. An injury to this nerve would cause a spot of numbness to the chin and lower lip on the side that was injured. I have heard of some temporary numbness after chin implant surgery (few to several weeks) but never a permanent one. This is most likely due to the swelling and inflammation after surgery. I hope this helps!

Q: carotid artery surgery and lack of blood supply to the brain. could that cause stroke effects?

Yes. Call Now!: Patients who have had carotid artery surgery definitely have a risk of stroke. The highest risk of stroke is during and immediately after the procedure and is generally quoted at about 2%. If you are experiencing any signs of stroke and have had recent carotid surgery call your surgeon immediately or go to the emergency room. Difficulty speaking or weakness on one side of the body would be the most common complaints.

Question 1

is it possible for a carotid surgery to cause a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common side effect but should happen no more then 2% of the time.  My stoke rate is <0.5%.

Question 2

could having surgery cause a stroke months later?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Delayed stroke from brain surgery or carotid surgery is very rare.  A full stroke work-up is warranted to properly determine what the cause of the stroke was.

Question 3

can spinal fusion surgery cause bilateral peroneal neuropothy?

Accepted Answer

Are: You referring to your groin or your ability to move your feet up ?

Question 4

i had my 3rd spinal surgery in the last 2 years and this time he closed up with staples instead. what would be the reason for that? they hurt!

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Choice of closure method is completely up to the surgeon.  For a third surgery, it can be somewhat more difficult to close through previous scar tissue, so that may be why the staples were used.  I would recommend you ask your surgeon to get his viewpoint.

Question 5

can spinal surgery cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Surgery complication: With any surgery, there is the risk of complications.  Some of possible complications are anesthesia complications, bleeding, blood clots, lung complications, infection, persistent pain, hardware failure, implant migration, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, sexual dysfunction ....

Question 6

does spinal dysraphism surgery in newborn causes problems in later life .my son now 15 having pain in legs due to spondylolisthesis at l5-s1, ?

Accepted Answer

Evolving problem: Dysraphism issues vary by case & the initial surgery is focused at closing the defect while preserving as much function as possible.Open defects would be prone to invasive infection & permanent damage by germs so closing the defect affords some protection as the child grows.Spondylolisthesis & or cord tethering in later life is often seen in this patient group & relates to the original defects

Question 7

i had gastric sleeve surgery 1 week ago. i was put under and received spinal anesthesia. i currently am having trouble not feeling the urge to pee. i never feel like i need to pee or that my bladder is full. what could possibly be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

: See the anesthetist who performed the spinal anesthesia, as agents providing spinal anesthesia may still be in the spinal canal, causing some decreased awareness of a full bladder, however this effect should diminish over some time.

Question 8

can cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy that is bad enough to require surgery because of so much narrowing of spinal canal cause a delay in urination and problems ejaculating? i dont have ed but usually can't "finish" sometimes i can with aggressive

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are classic symptoms of cervical cord compromise.  They are some of the earliest symptoms.

Question 9

is it true that having a chin implant could cause facial nerve damage? i want to have chin implant surgery to correct a weak jaw line. i've heard that this procedure sometimes causes nerve damage and patients look like they have suffered a stroke. what ar

Accepted Answer

A : A chin implant placed by a well trained facial plastic surgeon should be a relatively simple procedure.  While there are risks associated with this procedure--they are extremely rare.  What you are describing is an injury to the facial nerve and specifically the marginal mandibular branch (causes the corner of the mouth to be pulled down such as in a frown or even slightly in a smile) which could cause some asymmetry in your smile but not so severe as to be confused with a stroke.  Having said this, I have never seen or even heard of this nerve being damaged during a chin implant.  There is a sensory nerve (feeling only) in the area that is more at risk.  It is the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve and again it is only for sensation.  An injury to this nerve would cause a spot of numbness to the chin and lower lip on the side that was injured.  I have heard of some temporary numbness after chin implant surgery (few to several weeks) but never a permanent one.  This is most likely due to the swelling and inflammation after surgery. I hope this helps!

Question 10

carotid artery surgery and lack of blood supply to the brain. could that cause stroke effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Call Now!: Patients who have had carotid artery surgery definitely have a risk of stroke. The highest risk of stroke is during and immediately after the procedure and is generally quoted at about 2%. If you are experiencing any signs of stroke and have had recent carotid surgery call your surgeon immediately or go to the emergency room. Difficulty speaking or weakness on one side of the body would be the most common complaints.

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I had my 3rd spinal surgery in the last 2 years and this time he closed up with staples instead. what would be the reason for that? they hurt!

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Can spinal surgery cause nerve damage?

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Does spinal dysraphism surgery in newborn causes problems in later life .my son now 15 having pain in legs due to spondylolisthesis at l5-s1, ?

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I had gastric sleeve surgery 1 week ago. i was put under and received spinal anesthesia. i currently am having trouble not feeling the urge to pee. i never feel like i need to pee or that my bladder is full. what could possibly be the cause of this?

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Can cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy that is bad enough to require surgery because of so much narrowing of spinal canal cause a delay in urination and problems ejaculating? i dont have ed but usually can't "finish" sometimes i can with aggressive

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Is it true that having a chin implant could cause facial nerve damage? i want to have chin implant surgery to correct a weak jaw line. i've heard that this procedure sometimes causes nerve damage and patients look like they have suffered a stroke. what ar

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Carotid artery surgery and lack of blood supply to the brain. could that cause stroke effects?

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