Question 1

can invasive spine surgery with lots of neck and arm pain and stress on body bring on symptoms of ms or lupus? can is allow a disease to manifest?

Accepted Answer

VERY DIFFERENT: Both ms and lupus are immune mediated inflammatory disorders, and your neck issues most likely due to degenerative or traumatic etiologies.  None of these are related to each other, and in fact, your symptoms may indeed be due to post-operative complications such as scarring.  An expert neurologist can readily sort out and categorize your issues, and may be worthwhile to have a consultation.

Question 2

better n effective ways to manage back & neck pain . please advice . i am 60 yrs & have undergone spine surgery before 5 yrs?

Accepted Answer

See below: Unfortunately there is no "one size fits all" approach that i can give you here. My advice would be to see a physiatrist specializing in spine problems to help you figure out a program that works for you.

Question 3

who makes a good candidate for spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: Patients who have leg pains or arm pains are the best candidates for neck or low back surgery.  These are known as radicular symptoms. These patients do much better than patients who only have back pain or neck pain.

Question 4

how can i keep from having problems with my spine after spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

DONT SMOKE: Don't smoke!  see the physical therapist before the surgery and get used to doing the rehab exercises prior to the surgery so you will already be somewhat conditioned to doing them afterwards.

Question 5

how will i know if i'm a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery?

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Depends: Minimally invasive spine surgery aims to achieve the same goals as standard surgery, just with less tissue damage.  A lot depends on the actual problem and the experience of the surgeon.  There is definitely a learning curve and the initial results show more complications with minimally invasive surgery. A good compromise might be "less" invasive but still maximally effective surgery.

Question 6

what does contralateral mean in reference to spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

The opposite side: Ipsilateral means the same side, and contralateral means the opposite side. So if your symptom is in your right leg, the left leg is contralateral. Your right foot is ipsilateral.

Question 7

what's the failure rate for spine surgery for disc herniation?

Accepted Answer

Pain: If by failure you mean what is the chance you will still have pain -50%. If the disc is causing loss of sensation or strength then the chances are somewhat better of aiding it.  Back surgery for pain has abysmal results. Wt loss, strengthening your abs without laying on your back and glucosamine have at least as good of results if not better.

Question 8

what should i eat / drink to make sure my spine surgery goes as smoothly as possible?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: Eating a normal healthy diet will provide your body the proper nutrients to heal your body. Discontinuation of smoking prior go surgery and for at least 6 weeks post surgery would beneficial.

Question 9

will a spine surgery harm the ejaculation system?

Accepted Answer

It may: It depends on the nature of the surgery, the part of the spine involved, and how the surgeon gets there. The lowest disk in the body (l5s1) approached from the front is the one associated with retrograde ejaculation (sperm goes into the bladder, so the climax is dry), but it can occur with other low back disks.

Question 10

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.

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