New Tech Question For Cervical Region Posted: 02-02-04 18:33pm
Hi,
has anyone heard of any surgery procedure,
except for fusion, for c3/4 and below. I
have herniated discs at c3/4 and c4/5 that
indent the spinal cord. I have a fusion
at c6/7, and I don't want to fuse anymore
because i'm 43 and am hoping for new
technology.
Thank you,
russ
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MPT
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Location: NY
Posted: 02-06-04 17:03pm
A discectomy may be possible. This is
where they remove the disk with a little
melon baller like tool. However, like
with fusion it affects the biomechanics of
the spine and often leads to problems down
the road. Be sure to give it time and
exhaust all options befor surgery...
They have been doing research on disk
replacement however it is very new,
unproven and (i think) only for the lumbar
spine at this time! I don't think they
are having the greatest results with these
replacements..
There is also a proceder called idet which
heats up the disk to try and shrink it.
This has also not worked that great and I
have only seen them done in the low back
(not sure if they do neck yet)...
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tankmama
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 10
Fusion Option Posted: 03-16-04 05:58am
In maryland they are doing cervical disc
replacement and have been successful. You
may want to check your area.
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 03-17-04 14:58pm
Try taking dhea & a combined tablet
twice a day of glucosamine &
chondroitin (700-1000mg of each) these
should help heal your back & reduce
pain (they come recommended to me bya dr
& by other people with back pain -
i've just started so have no personal
results yet.
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algosdoc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 186
Possibilities Posted: 03-23-04 11:28am
1. Endoscopic spine surgery without
fusion...Available in florida, california,
and pittsburgh
2. Cervical coblation nucleoplasty
available in numerous areas
3. Cervical home traction
