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This is a discussion on Laser Disc Decompression at L5/S1 and Hydro Disc Decompression at L4/L5 within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; Hello to everyone, I just undergo two MISS, PLDD and mechanical PDD with hydro retractor. I ma very scared since ...
Laser Disc Decompression at L5/S1 and Hydro Disc Decompression at L4/L5 Hello to everyone, I just undergo two MISS, PLDD and mechanical PDD with hydro retractor. I ma very scared since I am tilted to one side at hip level and feel like one leg is shorter. I do not have adequate advice when to start with physical therapy and how much.Pain is still here but I hope ORTOKINE serum will eventually kick in, after 4 injections. I am terrified that I will be tilted or have to use high heels - on one leg onlyIf anyone has similar situation please direct, since no documents describe timing of positive results after PLDD,.It is all vague.
I will be glad to share my experience if there is anyone that is interested.
Thanks
Hi, I am glad this site exists. Just had two interventions: LaserDiscDecompression at L5S1 and HidroDiscDecompression at L4L5. Hope to learn on experiences living after surgery, even so-called minimally invasive.
re: Hello from Ostoja, New Double MISS Patient I'm of no help on your situation, but wanted to welcome you to the site.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
re: Hello from Ostoja, New Double MISS Patient Gday, I'm not familiar with those ops either, doesn't sound like you're in a good way.
Perhaps if you mention what country you are in someone may be able to give you some names?
Welcome.
re: Hello from Ostoja, New Double MISS Patient Welcome to the forum. Sorry I don't know about the procedures you have had. What does your Doctor say about the tilting? It might just be that things feel strange now they are more back to normal.
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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
re: Hello from Ostoja, New Double MISS Patient I want to welcome you to the forum as well.Sorry that I'm not much help either, having never heard of your procedure. Yes, knowing where you hail from, as Hooch mentioned, would help indeed. Will your surgeon not answer some of these questions for you? Hopefully someone will chime in soon that knows more about your procedure. I hope we can still support you in the process though. There's a great group of caring folks here. Cindylou
• 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,
July 18, 2011
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