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Forum: iSpine 01-10-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,502
Posted By Crystal33
Concerns raised by Dr.Charles Rosen, Clinical...

Concerns raised by Dr.Charles Rosen, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: (http://www.ethicalspinesurgeon.com/articles/artificial.htm)
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Forum: iSpine 01-06-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,038
Posted By Crystal33
The HydroDiscectomy seems much preferable due to...

The HydroDiscectomy seems much preferable due to being so minimally invasive. Except that it now appears that any incision or puncture to disc can cause accelerated disc degeneration and higher risk...
Forum: iSpine 01-01-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,038
Posted By Crystal33
thanks Maria. i'm borderline surgery and wanting...

thanks Maria. i'm borderline surgery and wanting to avoid, but am very restricted.

this is a recent Percutaneous Discectomy procedure using water, done as outpatient surgery....
Forum: iSpine 12-31-2009, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,038
Posted By Crystal33
thanks Jim.

thanks Jim.
Forum: iSpine 12-29-2009, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,038
Posted By Crystal33
Promising tested non-mainstream treatments

Alexander technique (i have adopted the basics as poor posture part of my prob)
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent...
Forum: iSpine 12-28-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,361
Posted By Crystal33
photos of varying disc conditions.

sadly these photos (attach) gave me an appreciation of how difficult/impossible it would be to reverse disc damage. MRI shows little by comparison.

(A) Young disc (male, 35 years old).
(B)...
Forum: iSpine 12-27-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,412
Posted By Crystal33
some ppl have posted their experiences below. i...

some ppl have posted their experiences below. i apologize if it not acceptable to post the link.
Rhizotomy/Radio Frequency Nerve Ablation? - HealthBoards Message Boards...
Forum: iSpine 12-07-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,434
Posted By Crystal33
actual stem cell disc treatment outcomes. the...

actual stem cell disc treatment outcomes. the before and after images are certainly poor and grainy to be posted by a company.

Regenexx Lumbar Disc Patient Successes | The Regenexx? Procedure...
Forum: iSpine 12-07-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,434
Posted By Crystal33
Dr Hoogland is offering an regenerative...

Dr Hoogland is offering an regenerative endoscopic discectomy with laser that also claims to restore disc height, as well as annular healing in 6 weeks.

Willkommen im Alpha Spine...
Forum: iSpine 12-02-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,434
Posted By Crystal33
stem cell & laser treatment combined

this is a recent procedure in germany. Be great...if it does actually repair and restore discs, by a minimally invasive method.

Stem cell treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome - XCell-Center...
Forum: iSpine 11-25-2009, 02:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,932
Posted By Crystal33
They make spines exactly as they used to with...

They make spines exactly as they used to with happy discs based on the daily walking and toning natural body motions of thousands of generations of hunter gatherers.
An early awareness that much of...
Forum: iSpine 11-23-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,355
Posted By Crystal33
The posted images all were contrast MRI. They...

The posted images all were contrast MRI. They have similar "bright" spots, except the fragment no longer shows, though still a little blurry in that area to my eye. So it may not be necessary to...
Forum: iSpine 11-20-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,355
Posted By Crystal33
case of disc fragment resorption

Months ago I declined offer of surgery for ongoing acute pain caused by loose disc fragment pressure on nerve, and recently had a follow up MRI scan.
It seems I might be an example of the body...
Forum: iSpine 11-12-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
Fuzzy & DS, thanks for your replies. ...

Fuzzy & DS,
thanks for your replies. Personally I cannot lay on LH side, and laying on back is starting to be less pain relieving than a few months ago. Will explore mattress options. Any...
Forum: iSpine 11-12-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
Does anyone know whether it is more herniated...

Does anyone know whether it is more herniated disc friendly to lie on one's back, stomach, or side/s?
Hard mattress or soft contour?
Forum: iSpine 11-11-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
I have been doing very limited PT with some...

I have been doing very limited PT with some gentle mckenzie based extension exercises hoping to gently compress and massage some protrusions back in place over time.

It seems however that where...
Forum: iSpine 11-09-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
Grow your own discs. Researchers grow new...

Grow your own discs.

Researchers grow new spine discs for bad backs (http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/researchers-grow-new-spine-discs-for-bad-backs_100144600.html)
Forum: iSpine 10-31-2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,651
Posted By Crystal33
Information on stem cells for disc regen. ...

Information on stem cells for disc regen.

Regeneration of intervertebral disc by mesenchymal stem cells: potentials, limitations, and future direction...
Forum: iSpine 10-31-2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,095
Posted By Crystal33
MRI reporting

I had full lumbar and T spine sections scanned on July 1 following weeks of severe radiating pain in left loin area. The report mentioned defects noted from T11 down to L2.
I assumed other T and L...
Forum: iSpine 10-26-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
Another recent study supporting anti oxidant role...

Another recent study supporting anti oxidant role in combating disc degen.
CiteULike: Peroxynitrite induces gene expression in intervertebral disc cells....
Forum: iSpine 10-26-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
From this study, by Phd researchers, red wine or...

From this study, by Phd researchers, red wine or dark grape juice would seem to help prevent disc degeneration.

"Conclusion. Resveratrol is a potent anabolic mediator of bovine IVD cartilage...
Forum: iSpine 10-24-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,078
Posted By Crystal33
I initially read that thoracic spine herniations...

I initially read that thoracic spine herniations were not common.....until i read this MRI study of 90 random people with no spine pain history or symptoms.

"Magnetic resonance imaging of the...
Forum: iSpine 10-24-2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,010
Posted By Crystal33
this is info from a doctor with Phd, on neck...

this is info from a doctor with Phd, on neck injury and rehabilitation.
http://www.cfpsa-borden.ca/cfpsa/NationalSports/Trainers/NeckInjuries%5B1%5D.pdf
Forum: iSpine 10-24-2009, 02:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,010
Posted By Crystal33
this report refers to use of traction to reduce...

this report refers to use of traction to reduce cervical intervertebral pain. u would need to google the title to find pdf

"Annular tear of a cervical intervertebral disc
treated with spinal...
Forum: iSpine 10-21-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,873
Posted By Crystal33
Always keeping good posture is something else...

Always keeping good posture is something else that will reduce undue stress on our discs and be part of everyday life.

And possibly anti inflammatory foods could help lessen pain causing...
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