Back pain and surgical intervention Posted: 04-14-08 13:00pm
The neuosurgeon suggested the dynesys
stabilization system. I have researched
other surgeries as well. The AxiaLif,
and X Stop. He didn't mention those to
me on the one visit, but the neurologist
said that he may feel that is not the best
way to go, depending on the areas
involved. I am assuming that there are
no less invasive surgeries, such as a
laser technique, for this surgery. Is it
because the stabilization is the big
factor? Are there any disadvantages in me
waiting at my age? I am very athletic,
both in areobics and resistance
training, Now however, it is almost
impossible to do either one without
consequences. Thank you for any input
regarding my condition.
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Back Pain Answer A3950 Posted: 04-17-08 21:52pm
You have tried all non-surgical methods
for treating the back pain. Now, when
drugs and physical therapy do not help any
more the only possibility left is
neurosurgical intervention. You will
probably need disc removal. The surgical
technique often depends upon the spine
area where the degenerated disc is placed.
There are also various stabilization
systems. Stabilization systems serve to
keep the operated spinal part steady until
the bone graft fills the whole gap between
vertebras created after disc removal (bone
fusion). If the two vertebras are not
stable, bone fusion between them will fail
and a false joint will be formed
(pseudoarthrosis).The surgical technique
“AxiaLif “also includes a posterior
stabilization system.
Age is not a risk factor for surgical disk
removal and spinal fusion if you are
generally a healthy person.
You can consult a neurosurgeon about the
details involved in each operative
technique and the type of stabilization
system used.
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