Question 1

what is the estimated recovery time for laser discectomy?

Accepted Answer

Short: "if " it works ti should be quick...If your symptoms persist see an orthopaedic spine surgeon with a new mri.

Question 2

is the recovery time and long term prognosis better for laser discectomy over traditional?

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Recovery: The less invasive surgery is, the faster the recovery and the less chance of complications.

Question 3

advantages and disdvantages of laser lumbar discectomy surgery?

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If the selection: for such surgery is done properly it's advantage is that it  can be done using MINIMALLY INVASIVE approaches (eg small incision "band-aid surgery")

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

what to do if the right lower back is paining after disectomy?

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: Have a discussion with the surgeon. It also depends on how long ago was the surgery.

Question 5

can you tell me more about anteriorcervical disectomy and fusion?

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ACDF: Your question doesn't give a starting point as to what MORE is but your surgeon should spend time going over how the procedure is done and its risks/benefits.  Always get a second opinion.  By and large, this is a helpful surgery from the front of the neck for painful disc problems.  Typical side effects are trouble with swallowing and voice, mostly temporarily.  Happy to answer more specifics.

Question 6

would i lose height after laminectomy and full disectomy? or gain from fusion?at 41 years old and 6'7 1/2 i would rather lose than gain at this stage.

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Depends: that depends on your diet habit and activity level post surgery. if you cannot be too active, you need to eat less

Question 7

whats the latis laser?

Accepted Answer

LaTIS laser: It's called the "clot buster" laser:  used in immediate post-stroke scenarios to vaporize blood clots in the treatment of strokes.

Question 8

how is a discectomy done?

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Laminectomy: Most discectomies (lumbar) are performed through a laminectomy or laminotomy, when a posterior opening into the spinal canal is made to approach the disc.  It can also be performed through approaches such as anterior (cervical), depending on the location of pathology. Percutaneous and/or endoscopic approaches can be done, usually for less severe pathology.

Question 9

what is laser resurfacing?

Accepted Answer

Wrinkle removal: Laser resurfacing is a way to peel a layer of skin.  In doing so, brown spots are removed, reorganization of underlying collagen ocurs, and smoothing of the texture of skin results.  Laser resurfacing is generally either ablative (deeper) or minimally ablative (more superficial), the former is more effective on deeper wrinkles but with longer down time.

Question 10

is laser genesis effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is helpful, but it is a fairly mild treatment, and typically a series of these is required.

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What to do if the right lower back is paining after disectomy?

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Can you tell me more about anteriorcervical disectomy and fusion?

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Would i lose height after laminectomy and full disectomy? or gain from fusion?at 41 years old and 6'7 1/2 i would rather lose than gain at this stage.

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