I had L2-S1 fused 3 weeks ago. Still having nerve pain and burning sensation in the hip, is that normal? Not having pains at the fusion site only in my hips and down my legs. He also put screws in my sacrum and fused it to another bone I can't remember the name of it. The surgery took 7 hours
Excellent video and very informative. You made it easy for a layman to understand the differences in the operations and what one might expect. Thank you.
Love this, especially the story about your mom! I just had L4L5 lumbar fusion with TLIF, following on a laminectomy and decompression at the same location 10 months ago that really didn’t do the job. Feeling good now
I had a TLIF on L5/L6 (yes I have an extra vertebra) 7 months ago. I couldn't walk more than a block without severe pain. After the operation, I walked a mile 2 weeks after surgery!
Not sure why surgeon feels the need to speak so quickly - to fit the video in to 15 min ? - just let it go to 30 min. Anyone who needs to watch will watch it all
I have L4/5S1 in mid August so bloody worried. Have Leminectomy 50 years ago traffic police now old 73 not young Nurosugeon advised May go in from side because back mussel problem and front ripped gut mussel Thanks for sharing video pain now groin, butt, both thighs at times both calf’s I know how mum feels very well hope mum is good now mate
I generally prefer alif because of the ability to get a better correction of the deformity. The downside of the deformity. Some spine surgeons like OLIF mostly because of the need to not have a exposure surgeon
Dr Su- Thank you so so much for explaining these surgeries and helping me to understand the options I might have in the future to improve my health and quality of life. I am 65 and feel I am most similar to your mother. I have buttock and leg pain and L4/L5 compression of the nerve. I have also aways been totally against surgeries for myself. However I am now retired and cannot fulfil my dreams of walking through the alps and traveling. The pain has been unbelievable. Sadly health care access is stretched in my area and limits access. Even though I HAVE insurance. Of course I will need to find a surgeon in my area. Do you know anyone in Madison Wisconsin or Base Switzerland who can do this surgery well?
I have moderate formaminal stenosis at L5-S1 along with some central stenosis. I have radiculopathy to my toes and a fair amount of pain down my leg. I’ve been getting by with epidural steroid injections about 3x per year which offer good pain relief but are getting to be less effective. I spoke to a spine surgeon a few years ago and he said I could get the surgery but it would be an anterior approach with rods because my scoliosis (22 degrees at the lumbar region) would otherwise make my spine unstable . I also have osteoporosis. Do you think that I’m not a surgical candidate at this point ?
We've spoken before. I am in need of an ALIF. However I just had a full thickness rotater cuff surgery the day after Christmas. The nerve block didn't happen due to my artery being too close is ehat they told me. I am in excruciating pain all day every day 19 days after surgery. My question is how soon approx before I can undergo the ALIF?
You are using examples of single fusion. I am going to be having L2-L5 fused. What is the best approach for you, and complications. Also patient healing experiences.
A long segment fusion while it sometimes needed may not always be. It really depends on where the compression is etc. Yes many people have multi-level fusions and do well. You can always call 415 925 8200 for a second opinion with me.
Dr Su wish you were here in NJ. I have been dealing with stenosis at the L3-L4. I want to treat it with minimally invasive surgery not a fusion, which is what most dr’s want to do. I have lower back pain, leg cramping in the hamstrings and calfs. Do you know a Dr in the NY, NJ area who does what you do?
My MRI says I have bilateral neural foraminal stenosis L5 S1 with compression on the left nerve. I also have LLD due to my left hip being hiked up. I don't have any disc bulges or degenerative disease. Could the stenosis be caused by the hip hike causing the compression?
@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy Thanks, I've put an orthopaedic insole on my shorter leg, my pelvis is now straight and the pins and needles in my left leg have gone (for now). Instant relief... Thanks for replying 🙂
