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  1. Numbness and Tingling in ring and pinkie fingers on both hands

    by , 04-28-2011 at 05:39 AM
    Have had this condition for a couple of months now. I know that it is connected to the ulnar nerve. Has anyone experienced this after a TLIF or other similar surgery?

    Thanks,
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  2. Upcoming Anterior Posterior Laminectomy with Fusion L4-L5

    by , 04-02-2011 at 01:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ChristinaE View Post
    Well, it's been some time since my last post and, after a lot of tests and research, I'm now scheduled for an Anterior-Posterior Laminectomy with Fusion this coming Tuesday. They say I'll be in hospital at NYU's Hospital for Joint Diseases for approx 3 days, give or take barring complications. Can anyone give me an idea what to expect post op in the hospital, pain levels, ability to function at discharge, need for assistance, etc? I've read a lot but I guess I'm looking for more personal experiences.
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  3. Wow a blog

    by , 03-10-2011 at 10:11 PM
    I'm actually a bit over one month post op....having an odd week. I'm not a 'good' healer. I kind of go back and forth in the healing process and sometimes things go horribly awry. I started another Blog not long ago, just to try and laugh all this off. Because I waited so long to find help and simply because I am me...I ended up with central cord syndrome. It's not a 'bad' thing, just different, it's taking some getting used to...

    such as...I feel totally normal, until I start ...
  4. Myth vs Reality

    by , 02-11-2011 at 09:17 AM
    Anastasia,

    Would you be willing to have a discussion off-line. I am a new member to this site and am in the process of deciding whether to have a fusion or ADR. Your insight is of the utmost importance to me. Please advise. Also, let me know what the best way to contact you is if you don't mind.

    Thank you and God bless,

    Zachary


    Quote Originally Posted by Job13 View Post
    The Artificial Disc Replacement(ADR) was developed to overcome the shortcomings of older fusion
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  5. Failed Artificial Disc Replacement, need revision surgery

    by , 02-11-2011 at 09:14 AM
    Justin,

    I am a new member to the Spine Patient Society. Would you have a brief conversation with me off-line? Thank you for your consideration.

    Zachary


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    Mark,

    I'm so glad that you are doing so well. It is incredible to read your about progress.

    I just wanted to say that the "openness" and support in this thread is amazing. Spine Patients truly have a unique bond -- although we may feel alone in our
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