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Rivergal56 -- Spine Problems Last 15 Years

This is a discussion on Rivergal56 -- Spine Problems Last 15 Years within the Spinal Fusion (Including Discectomy & Laminectomy Procedures) forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; Hello everyone, My name is Charlene and I very happy to be a part of you group. I've had trouble ...

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    Default Rivergal56 -- Spine Problems Last 15 Years

    Hello everyone, My name is Charlene and I very happy to be a part of you group. I've had trouble with my back for the last 15 years and I'm just starting now to find someone to help me.

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    Hi Charlene. Hope your quest to find help proves frutiful. Do you mind me asking what problems you have?

    alison x
    Alison 46 year old female
    2012 Doing Rehab
    2011 Sept 3rd Op Removal of old instrumentation and PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
    2010 May Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4
    2009 May 2nd Op Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
    2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
    2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
    2002 March 1st Op ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
    2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1

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    Default re: Rivergal56 -- Spine Problems Last 15 Years

    Hi Charlene,

    I'm new here too. Good luck with finding the help you need!

    /Linn

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    Hi Charlene and
    Dave

    Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
    C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
    Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
    C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.


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    Charlene, welcome to the Spine Patient Society!

    When you get a chance, please give us the details regarding your spine so that we can better provide support.

    I hope we can support you along the way!

    Justin Averna
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    • 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
    • 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
    • 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
    • 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
    • 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    • 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
    • 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    I'm here to help.
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