Question 1

what is the normal age range for spinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

No age range : Depend on the condition some we delay and we cannot.

Question 2

can you suggest any alternative to spinal surgery?

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Depends.: It would depend on what you need spinal surgery for. Sometimes, physical therapy, yoga, and massage can help symptoms associated with spinal problems. Other times, steroid injections can reduce symptoms. Lastly, there are certain conditions that can only be repaired surgically.

Question 3

is it possible to wake up while having spinal surgery?

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Very unlikely: But anything is possible. I would not be worried.

Question 4

can you tell me if laser spinal surgery really works?

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Potentially: Laser is simply a tool used to do spinal surgery, it does not describe the procedure done itself.  Like many areas in surgery, the key to successful treatment is selecting the best alternative for the individual patients problem.  Consider being seen.

Question 5

is it worth it to have spinal surgery to repair worn away cartillage?

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Depends: It all depends on symptoms, location, extent of damage etc. In other words, see a neurologist and a neurosurgeon.

Question 6

is scoliosis spinal surgery bad for your flexibility?

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Yes: Scoliosis surgery  is performed as a fusion. This result in ablation of motion of the involved segments. The more segments involved the more restriction of back motion.

Question 7

what is the recovery time for spinal surgery on thorax?

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Longer than low back: Thoracic spinal surgery is usely performed for disc herniation, fractures, infection,  & neoplasms. The transthoracic approach is preferable. It normally requires a thoracic & spinal surgeons. The recovery takes longer than lumbar or cervical surgery, because of the  major multiple organs  and rib cage involved. Plumoraty complications are most prevalent. Talk to your md regarding his recovery tim.

Question 8

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 9

what are the likely complications of lumbar spinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Scarring: Back surgery is not to be approached lightly, as results are not always favourable.  Some pts have post-operative scarring which increases pain, numbness, and weakness. Bladder and bowel complications can occur, and recovery may be challenging.  With experienced back surgeons, and careful pt selection, outcomes are improving these days.

Question 10

i am having headaches after spinal surgery. how can i prevent them?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Sometimes pain in general and anxiety can elicit headaches.  Is your headache worse when you sit up or stand up?  If there was a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak during surgery then it can present with headaches that are worse with sitting up or standing and better with laying down.  If very concerned please speak to your surgeon.

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