Forum: iSpine
05-11-2011, 01:26 PM
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Forum: iSpine
05-09-2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,858
Tension Myositis Syndrome
Did some searches but didn't see this one.
Stumbled upon this doing google searches and found it quite interesting.
The Tension Myositis Syndrome Wiki - The TMS Wiki...
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Forum: iSpine
05-06-2011, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,297
Fusion vs MicroDiscectomy with normal disc height
Was already to schedule the microdisectomy but now the dr is recommending fusion (MI TLIF) over microdisectomy after first recommending the microdiscectomy first.
The MRI for L5/S1 shows a 4mm...
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Forum: iSpine
04-15-2011, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,718
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Forum: iSpine
04-13-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,998
Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED...
Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED procedure and was ready to send my $250 for the SED but contacted DISC and they sent me Unitied Healthcare's policy on the procedure. Yeap, it is not...
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Forum: iSpine
04-09-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 23,604
It is hard to say if the LBP increased. It is...
It is hard to say if the LBP increased. It is different for sure but exactly how I cannot say. For sure the right leg hurts more when I try to extend it out or any stretching to the right leg is...
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Forum: iSpine
04-08-2011, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 23,604
I had a Grade 5 annular tear in March of 2010....
I had a Grade 5 annular tear in March of 2010. After my discogram they did a CT Scan and the Grade 5 tear was the finding at L5/S1.
Now my L5/S1 Grade 5 Annular Tear has turned into a large disc...
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Forum: iSpine
04-07-2011, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,685
My pain has flared up to greater than what it...
My pain has flared up to greater than what it normally is then die back down to normal pain until I began having right leg symptoms a few months ago. I became worried and started seeking treatment...
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Forum: iSpine
04-07-2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,998
A lot to think about for sure.
I have seen...
A lot to think about for sure.
I have seen Dr. Bertagnoli and he recommended fusion with the STALIF at L5/S1 with optional prodisc at L4/5. He based this on 2009 and 2010 images and ordered a new...
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Forum: iSpine
04-06-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,998
37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas.
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37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas.
The ADR surgeons I have seen have mainly recommended a hybrid (fusion L5/S1 and ADR L4/5). My L4/5 MRI showed 2mm annular disc bulge with mild bilateral...
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,998
Think my 2 best options are.... Any Advice?
L5/S1
1. Microdiscetomy - With possible Anulex X-Close sutures
2. Unilateral TLIF (Right Side)
Before leg right symptoms, I had a grade 5 annular tear at L5/S1 but the MRI now shows a 8mm...
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Forum: iSpine
04-01-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 20,972
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-31-2011, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 16,652
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-29-2011, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,034
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Forum: iSpine
03-26-2011, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,400
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Forum: iSpine
03-25-2011, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,400
MIS - Fusion going through tailbone
I found the following video on youtube for a MIS at duke university medical center. It is a fusion going through the tailbone and removing the center of the disc then fusing. Very interesting.
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Forum: iSpine
03-25-2011, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,165
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Forum: iSpine
03-23-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,291
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Forum: iSpine
03-22-2011, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,165
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Forum: iSpine
03-21-2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,165
MRI Results 3/2011
MRI 3/2011 Results:
L5/S1 - 4mm annular disk protrusion but with a superimposted 8mm right paracentral disk extrusion resulting in slight displacment of the right L5/S1 nerve root sleeves.
L4/5...
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Forum: iSpine
03-19-2011, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,847
From the CT Scan last year the L4/5 there was...
From the CT Scan last year the L4/5 there was contrast material in the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosis particular anteriorly.
The ADR only at L5/S1 hasn't been recommended yet. The surgeon...
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Forum: iSpine
03-18-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,847
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Forum: iSpine
03-10-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,847
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Forum: iSpine
03-09-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,051
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Forum: iSpine
03-09-2011, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,847
Introduction
Backpain started really bothering me in late 2008 and decided needed to get it checked out. Had chiropractor care, SI and Facet injections, physical therapy, acupuncture and lastly fibrin sealant...
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