Question 1

should i go skydiving after spine surgery?

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Maybe: It depends a lot on what surgery you have and how badly you want to jump.  The problem is in landing can cause a lot of impact on the spine.  If you have a healed spine after surgery and it is very stable, it should be ok.  However, the more often you put impacts on the spine, the more it will be prone to further problems down the road.

Question 2

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 3

2and half months after my spine surgery,i feel so good that even forget i was operated(i pick up my niece and bend forward)can something go wrong?

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Follow instructions: It is wonderful that you feel so well.  I am hoping you were prescribed physical therapy to strengthen your back and stabilize the spine so you do not herniate another disk.  The best way to protect yourself is to follow your doctor's directions to the T and to start physical therapy for initial therapy and advice on maintenance activities to keep your spine well supported, plus u will be fit

Question 4

i need spine surgery but ekg is not good what am i going to do?

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Abnormal ekg: The cardiologist and surgeon will figure out a plan that works for you. Usually they will work together to make sure to find a way to find a solution to this problem.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: spine surgery?

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Spine surgery: A broad term to describe various procedures utilized to treat most commonly arthritic conditions of the spine but also conditions due to  trauma, tumors, vascular etc.  Both minimally invasive and open options are available and are tailored to the individual.

Question 6

how safe is laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Why: Laser spine surgery carries with it the same dangers as conventional spine surgery. The real question is are there advantages of laser spine surgery over conventional spine surgery. According to a paper by the mayo clinic laser spine surgery does not provide any advantage over conventional spine surgery. There are no independent studies that have confirmed the benefits of the laser spine surgery over conventional spine surgery. Additionally there in the next the tremendous expense of laser spine surgery that cost approximately 2 to 3 times that of conventional.

Question 7

arelasersused in spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lasers are certainly used in spine surgery but are rarely really needed or beneficial over standard minimally invasive techniques.  Their main benefit is in tumor/cancer surgeries.  In most other cases they have not been shown to have any benefit at all over other minimally invasive spine surgery methods.

Question 8

is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

is it okay to masturbate after spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once you are pain free from your spinal surgery

Question 10

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.

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