Question 1

are there ever good outcomes for people having spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as the procedure is done for the right reasons and all other modalities have been unsuccessful (meds, injections, physical therapy) spine has helped many people.

Question 2

do insurance companies discriminate you if you have a spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spine surgery: No - they just do not to approve or pay for the surgery.  If its a new insurance they are not allowed to exclude due to pre-existing issues.

Question 3

what isminimally invasive spine surgeryand how is it different from traditional spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your doctor: I suggest you speak to the surgeon doing the procedure to ask all the details regarding the differences in those surgeries as it refers to your condition. Hope you feel better.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

is it okay to masturbate after spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once you are pain free from your spinal surgery

Question 9

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.

Question 10

how can you get a better sleep after a spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Follow your doctor's specific instructions. A few generals tips would be to walk and exercise enough each day so that you are tired at night. If you need to nap during the day, limit the naps to 15-20 minutes and do not nap after mid afternoon. If you sleep too much during the day, you will not sleep at night. If pain interferes with sleep, use your medicine to get comfortable before you go to bed.

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