Question 1

Could you explain what is decompression syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Decompression sickness (dcs) is also called the bends. When a diver descends in the water- pressure increases. As the diver ascends there is less pressure which allows dissolved gas to form bubbles in body tissues. This can cause a variety of different symptoms ; in some cases can lead to death. It could also occur in an unpressurized aircraft going to high altitude, if a halo parachutist does not.

Question 2

What is this decompression sickness?

Accepted Answer

It is the body's response to reduction of pressure without equilibration.  Usually associated with too rapid ascent from depth, it is also called caisson's disease because of the air pressure necessary to keep water excluded in contruction (e.g., deep bridge abuttments).

Question 3

How soon after lumber decompression can you fly?

Accepted Answer

My reading states that you shouldn't fly for 2 weeks after lumbar decompression surgery and no long flights for 6 weeks.

Question 4

How long does it take peroneal nerve to heal after decompression?

Accepted Answer

If involved only myelin coverings, about 4 weeks for recovery.  If injury to central axon, regrowth at 0.1mm daily.  Emg test may help predict recovery.

Question 5

What is disc decompression? read decompressing maneuvers to vertebra can add 3 ins permanent height in adults. is this same as chiropract adjustments?

Accepted Answer

The term disc decompression is used to describe a number of spinal interventions.  It is most commonly used to describe a type of traction performed on the spine, often with the spine in a flexed position.  It can be done on a specialized traction table or using a computerized machine.  While it can help in symptom relief, it could not permanently add three inches in height to an adult patient.

Question 6

Are vertebral decompression machines effective?

Accepted Answer

Strong scientific evidence is lacking.

Question 7

Hows spinal decompression done?

Accepted Answer

If you have spinal stenosis that require surgery, then a laminectomy is usually the type of surgery that would resolve the tightness. If you have a room that is full of people, and you want to make the room bigger you take the roof off. Essentially the lamina is the roof of the spinal canal and this can be removed to make more room for the spinal nerve elements.

Question 8

What is decompression laminectomy?

Accepted Answer

This is the surgical removal of the spinous process and lamina of the spine along with the ligamentum flavum.  Usually done to treat spinal stenosis by creating room for the nerves of the spine.

Question 9

Could i do spinal decompression at home?

Accepted Answer

If understand correctly you diagnosed with spinal stenosis? If that correct? This a mechinal problem? How could relief that  at home? You could minimize it by stopping the aggravation factors, log standing, heavy lifting, strenuous activity.

Question 10

Can you get decompression sickness from a tank?

Accepted Answer

It is the body's response to reduction of pressure without equilibration.  Usually associated with too rapid ascent from depth, it is also called caisson's disease because of the air pressure necessary to keep water excluded in contruction (e.g., deep bridge abuttments).  If the pressure high and suddenly reduced, yes.

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What is this decompression sickness?

How soon after lumber decompression can you fly?

How long does it take peroneal nerve to heal after decompression?

What is disc decompression? read decompressing maneuvers to vertebra can add 3 ins permanent height in adults. is this same as chiropract adjustments?

Are vertebral decompression machines effective?

Hows spinal decompression done?

What is decompression laminectomy?

Could i do spinal decompression at home?

Can you get decompression sickness from a tank?

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