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I had a l5 s-1 disc replacement 8months ago and i am still having a lot of discomfort and a deep burning feeling deep in the bone, is that normal?
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Yes: Lumbar disk replacement has not been shown by medical research to be effective for low back pain. For low back pain without gross spinal instability or ongoing symptomatic neurological compression, wellness initiatives and cognitive behavioral therapy have been shown to be the best options and not pain management procedures, surgery, or chronic opioids.
Answered 3/11/2016
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Not typically-: Most are better within 6-8 weeks after surgery but success rate does not exceed that of a standard fusion for the same diagnosis & that is less than 100% of the cases. You should have discussed the success rate pre op with your surgeon & you should seek answers from your surgeon first checking to make sure everything has been done technically correct. Even then, success is not a guarantee.
Answered 8/1/2013
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