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This is a discussion on Message from Rosie in India (Lumbar Decompression) within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; Congratulations, Rose!...
Re: Finally success Congratulations, Rose!
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.
Re: Finally success I ALWAYS WELCOME THE WORD "SUCCESS."
• 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
Re: Finally success Thank you Phylly and Cindylou. You were all listening to my "ordeal" during these past years.
Justin, thank you for your patience and helping me as much as you could help.
L4/L5 ADR
L5/S1 FUSION (ALIF)
Re: Finally success Up-date after 3 months!Doing great, I am FINALLY able to wear my HEELS....
I can walk miles presently without any problems. I started Prolotherapy which reaaaallllllyyyyy strenghtened my SI ligaments which were injured with the compression of the nerves (4 yrs). The pain mgt Doctor (actual Doc who gives me prolo treatments) has now suggested to start physio to get my muscles stretched.
Physio has always been hard on me. I am starting next wk.
Thanks to Rob Wilson who advised me to look into Prolotherapy.
I remember the last surgeon's words (India) saying that in 6 mths, I would be a complete different person. He was soooo right.
Sorry, I hardly visit this forum as my mom had spine surgery (79yrs old/2 1/2 mths ago). Fusion from T9 to L5 with a severe scoliosis/spondelythesis. I am so glad my improvement is going well so I could take care of her.
She was 26 days in the hospital with 6 wks in Rehab.
Finally next wk, she will be realeased to go home.
For those who suffer post surgery, remember please, there is help. Don't give up easily.
Anyone who needs help, please do not hesitate to PM me directly.
Rose
L4/L5 ADR
L5/S1 FUSION (ALIF)
Re: Finally success Rose, what a wonderful, refreshing post. I couldn't be happier for you. I don't know much, if anything, about the prolotherapy, but good for you that it has worked! You sound like one terrific daughter too. God bless you and your Mom. Hey, don't be a stranger! So good to hear from you. :thumpup:
• 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
Re: Finally success That is such brilliant news that you were able to help her. Glad to hear you are doing well. xOriginally Posted by rose
I am so glad my improvement is going well so I could take care of her.
She was 26 days in the hospital with 6 wks in Rehab.
Finally next wk, she will be realeased to go home.
For those who suffer post surgery, remember please, there is help. Don't give up easily.
Anyone who needs help, please do not hesitate to PM me directly.
Rose
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: Finally success That is awesome Rose, so glad you are doing so well!
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
Re: Finally success Congratulations, Rose!It's so great to read how well you are doing.
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.
Re: Finally success Congrats ... I want to learn about Prolotherapy. Where should I go in delaware for that?
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge anduncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left
Re: Finally success Hi JK,
PM me and will send you some articles. Then may be google in your area, you may find someone trained. From what I know, Chicago is the best place in the US with Dr. Hauser.
This is where Rob Wilson goes.
My Doctor is a pain management, so it helps a lot.
Let me know.
Also, thank you Kathy, Justin, Alison and Cindylou. Hope all is going well with you guys.
L4/L5 ADR
L5/S1 FUSION (ALIF)
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