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After having a failed laminectomy w/ spinal fusion @ l5-s1, what can't they surgically fix the area ?
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Failed back syndrome: Failed back syndrome (FBS) can be caused by many different factors. Laminectomies, in particular, have been shown to result in spinal instability in biomechanical studies. Minimally invasive surgery (mis) can help obviate some of the complications associated with fbs. Unfortunately, there may not be a quick fix in your particular situation. I would obtain a formal consult from a spine specialist.
Answered 9/6/2014
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Lumbar fusion: Failed can mean alot of things. Is it that you are not happy with the results? Or is there still a problem that is operative, i.e. Adjacent level syndrome at the level above the fusion or did the fusion not take at l5/s1 and there is a nonunion. I'm sure that your spine surgeon has discussed this with you.
Answered 5/10/2019
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