why is discectomy and fusion necessary when the problem is nerve root compression from bone spurs. research says disc comp gen. resolves w/out surgery?

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Could anterior cervical discectomy with fusion be considered a major surgery?

Answer 1

Depends on Diagnosis: For disc herniation disectomy shown give quicker leg pain relief no difference at two years sport trial. Fusion are recommended for spinal instability not generally a problem with a simple disc herniation really need to know what symptom you want to get treat and what the diagnosis is,generally stenosis can be accompanied with spondylolithesis a slip which does better as a decompression and fusion

Answer 2

Breast ca: Yes. Both men and women get breast cancer. The shutting off of the ovaries will decrease the estrogen production but the testosterone shots have their own issues. Regardless, the risk is still there.

Answer 3

Possibly: I would imagine risk is much lower because of the mastectomies and removal of ovaries, depending on stage of transformation.

Answer 4

No: In fact, surgery is almost never indicated for pulmonary embolism or dvt. Almost all cases can be treated effectively with blood thinners.

Answer 5

Almost never: As dr. Hermann said, surgery is virtually never recommended as treatment for a pulmonary embolism. Blood thinners are generally always the treatment of choice.

Answer 6

No.: Most cases are treated with blood thinners but more severe cases might need endovascular treatment such as a catheter and drugs to help break down the clot directly, a balloon to open narrowed veins or stents to keep them open. All are done as outpatient procedures usually. We sedate patients and use local numbing medicine.

Answer 7

Mild discomfort: With modern eye muscle surgery techniques, the eye discomfort is minimal - you should be feeling better in about 2 weeks.

Answer 8

Not usually: The procedure to straighten the eyes is usually performed under sedation or general anesthesia and is not uncomfortable. For the first few days after the procedure, there may be mild discomfort which can be treated with tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.

Answer 9

Yes: It is very successful and very wildly used for this type of conditions:.

Answer 10

Usually: Yes, it is beneficial for a number of causes of back pain as well as sciatica. In acupuncture we often treat the source of the pain rather than the location of the pain. So by treating the back problem - it usually causes the radiation down the leg to resolve.

Answer 11

Different types of p: It is not uncommon for someone with a back injury to have nerve pain. Nerve pain can be experienced as radiating pain away from the spine and into the buttocks, hip or leg. You can have back pain that is not specifically related to a nerve injury. You would need to be evaluated by a physician to better determine the nature and cause of your pain. This will help determine the best treatment.

Answer 12

Yes: I don't have enough info on you to give you many details. But in general the answer is yes.

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