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Spine Anatomy, Disease and Motion Animations

This is a discussion on Spine Anatomy, Disease and Motion Animations within the Spine-Related Conditions & Conservative Spine Treatment forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; When I started my journey down the path of spinal bliss, I quickly discovered that I knew little about the ...

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    Default Spine Anatomy, Disease and Motion Animations

    When I started my journey down the path of spinal bliss, I quickly discovered that I knew little about the anatomy or function of the spine. Now much more educated as I move closer to the surgery that will replace my degenerative discs, I find that many family members and friends I speak with also have little knowledge of the spine. I thought that a good animation would be the easiest way to quickly educate them. This would, in turn, make the explanation of my specific condition and planned surgery much easier. Here are three excellent animations I found that may help you as well.

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    http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=.../8/WID1p_UJZIM

    http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=...55/nZBeB9T_mP4
    Diagnosis: C4/C5 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C5/C6 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C6/C7 large posterior lateral disc and osteophyte complex; significant stenosis of the left foramen and lateral recess
    Former Symptoms: left and right scapula/axillary/arm pain, pressure, numbness, intermittent right arm/facial numbness, intermittent right hearing loss, left leg and foot numbness, pressure and tingling
    Surgery: 3 Level M6C ADR by Nick Boeree

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    Phil, thanks for the information above!

    Here's a link to the Education Videos found on the Spine Patient Society's homepage: Spine Patient Society Education Videos. (Click on "Orthopedics" or "Pain Management" to be taken to the full list of videos.) There's a ton of great information available--enjoy!

    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
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    Cool videos Phil. Thx for sharing. CL
    • January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
    • June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
    • April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
    • April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
    • July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
    • July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
    • August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
    • March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
    • April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
    • September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
    • December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
    • December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
    • February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
    Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
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    Thanks for the pointer Justin. I did search around the forum, but didn't think to look on the homepage. It was a Saturday morning after my morning pain meds. What can I say.

    Phil
    Diagnosis: C4/C5 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C5/C6 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C6/C7 large posterior lateral disc and osteophyte complex; significant stenosis of the left foramen and lateral recess
    Former Symptoms: left and right scapula/axillary/arm pain, pressure, numbness, intermittent right arm/facial numbness, intermittent right hearing loss, left leg and foot numbness, pressure and tingling
    Surgery: 3 Level M6C ADR by Nick Boeree

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