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This is a discussion on Lumbar L4/L5 & L5/S1 Artificial Disc Replacement -- Ben, Stenum, 6.26.09 within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; Originally Posted by Graysonlaw Truly, you can ski??? I had sort of put that on the list of things I'd ...
Yes, Grayson, I have skiied also since my 3 lumbar ADR's. And Alison is absolutely right....try to get your core strong before the season, and your quads too, of course. Definitely wear a helmet. I personally haven't worn a back brace, because I want my abs to do the work. I haven't skiied alot since my big surgery, and I definitely don't do black diamonds anymore, but I hope to ski myself into the grave.Originally Posted by Graysonlaw
Truly, you can ski??? I had sort of put that on the list of things I'd probably never be able to do again. This is very encouraging!!!
And Ben, that is such awesome news you are feeling so well, so soon. You must be young! he he!
• 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
Skiing I ski whereever there is snow! Mostly Utah and Colorado. I quit black diamonds two years ago! And finally, I am 47 years old....not young, but definitely not old!
Ben
10/2006 drop foot, discectomy
12/2006 discectomy L4-5
chiropratic, massage, accupuncture since 2006
adr & fusion at Stenum 6/2009
I miss the snow sooo much! I miss being a ski bum.I ski whereever there is snow! Mostly Utah and Colorado. I quit black diamonds two years ago! And finally, I am 47 years old....not young, but definitely not old!
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 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
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Ski Bum I miss skiing like crazy. I cannot wait!
Justin, I missed your earlier questions about meds, distraction pain, etc.
Have incorporated an eight pound ball into my core/abs. Next is to start strength training on machines at my gym....as soon as I get off my lazy butt!
I take advil for pain at this point. But I really haven't had much pain because I haven't done much. I have found that inactivity causes me more problems than being active and getting exercise. Badminton on steroids has not bothered me at all. I have 5 brothers and we were all together this weekend. Let your imagination work.....none of us like to lose! I didn't know a shuttlecock could go Mach 3!
I still have lingering distraction action.....pain in my toes and jumpy legs every once in a while at night. This is getting better by the day. I take 100mg of neurontin for this. I am pretty sure I will be able to suspend this very soon.
Took a couple of golf swings and got immediate bad feedback. Won't do that again for a few months. Scared me.
Live long and prosper!
Ben
10/2006 drop foot, discectomy
12/2006 discectomy L4-5
chiropratic, massage, accupuncture since 2006
adr & fusion at Stenum 6/2009
I have found the same thing out too. When I would have a bad day and lay around all day, then the next day would be worse, it's an evil cycle if you let it go on.
Right before my injury, I was getting into golfing. Nothing major, just hitting balls at the driving range in preparation for a real game. I went to the range a year and a half ago and paid for it for a week. I'm really wanting to go give it another try; but think it is still too soon. I just got my hubby some new irons for his birthday (Callaway X-20 series). I then bought him the matching woods and driver too. He said his game has improved (his other clubs were really old) and he is wanting to take me and the kids to the driving range. I think when we go, I will just help the girls and watch.
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!
Have fun!
Be careful with the 5 brothers--I have only one brother and things were really rough, I can't imagine 5 -- it must be like a football locker room.
Your distraction pain sounds very manageable! Make sure to start with very light weight, high repetitions when you get back on the strength training equipment in the gym. I'm sure you know this.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 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
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
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