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re: Lumbar Spinal Fusion question..
Posted on 4/13/14 at 7:06 pm to bopper50
Posted on 4/13/14 at 7:06 pm to bopper50
Sounds like a simple radiculopathy. Why a fusion and not a micro laminectomy/discectomy?
If it only hurts during the golf swing and no other times, I'd run away from any surgeon who wants to cut on me, and recommend an extensive conservative plan, including ergonomics, PT, LESI, etc.
Honestly, I would never do a lumbar fusion without either leg weakness or bowel:bladder incontinence. Even with leg numbness, I'd choose the conservative route.
If it only hurts during the golf swing and no other times, I'd run away from any surgeon who wants to cut on me, and recommend an extensive conservative plan, including ergonomics, PT, LESI, etc.
Honestly, I would never do a lumbar fusion without either leg weakness or bowel:bladder incontinence. Even with leg numbness, I'd choose the conservative route.
This post was edited on 4/13/14 at 7:09 pm
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Posted on 4/13/14 at 7:10 pm to Ric Flair
Maybe the laminectomy would leave his spine too unstable
And I think people with bad results either had a bad surgeon or got the wrong surgery. Probably both
And I think people with bad results either had a bad surgeon or got the wrong surgery. Probably both
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