This is a discussion on How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? within the Spinal Fusion (Including Discectomy & Laminectomy Procedures) forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; I have a diagnosis of a pars defect at L5/S1. The doctor thinks this is what is causing my sciatica. ...
How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? I have a diagnosis of a pars defect at L5/S1. The doctor thinks this is what is causing my sciatica.
If a part defect is a fracture of the vertebrae, how does a fusion fix it?
In addition, what are the opinions on the AxialLIF Fusion Technique?
Regards
Re: How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? A pars defect is a fracture of the pars interarticularis, not the vertebra. The fracture allows the vertebra to slide forward over the lower one. In our case, L5 over S1. The surgery fuses the two vertebrae together to stop movement. It sounds like you need to do much research before you agree to any surgery. I'm sorry but I don't know anything about the AxialLIF. I'm six days post-op from an anterior/posterior fusion w hardware. Good luck, do your research!
Catherine
ACDF C6-7 1993 - no more pain!
Auto accident 2/08
Three MRI's
Find bilateral pars defect L5-S1 5/08
Pain increases until unable to work 9/09
Find grade 1 Spondylolisthesis 3/10 with left L5 nerve root compression
Left L5 & bilateral pars SNRB 5/11- no effect
7/11 EMG and Nerve conduction test
New MRI, finally! 9mm slip, bilateral pars fractures, facet hypertrophy and mild disc bulging at L4-L5 and L5-S1
Anterior/Posterior fusion w instrumentation 11/8/11
Re: How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? This might help you understand the pars defect and spinal fusion (make sure to click on the Spinal Fusion link on the following page): http://www.spinepatientsociety.org/e...2912db4926b130Originally Posted by Dr_sciatica
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Re: How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? as far as axialif - all i know is that when i asked US surgeons about it, they cited problems w/ pelvic nerve injuries (in men, think impotence and the like). i do know that the overseas surgeons do it more, don't know about their complications so you'd want to ask very directly and bluntly.
non-surgeon MD in the US - but laid up no longer!!!
Initial injury - 2006 fall from horse - initial dx SIJD w/ nl MRI
L5/S1 discogenic pain from posterior annular tear
Biacuplasty successful but disc re-injured in MVA
M6-L implanted Oct 19th, 2011 by Dr Clavel in Barcelona
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Re: How does a Fusion fix a Pars defect at L5/S1? Thanks for the replies. It turns out I have a Pars Defect and can't use an ADR at that Level. My only option is to fuse. Thanks for the info
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