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Any kind of surgery has risks, and patients have to weigh the benefits against the risks. One of the risks is financial - what is the impact of the cost on your budget, or on your lifetime maximum on your health insurance policy? To save costs without necessarily reducing quality, over 500,000 US residents traveled overseas for medical care in 2007 - and the trend is rising. Cost savings can be as high as 90%. One reason is because hospitals in the US often cost $500 or more per square foot to build, but in many foreign countries they can be built for less than $100 a square foot to state of the art specifications. And, often there are fewer patients overseas in relation to the nursing staff available to care for patients. Take care when choosing a facilitator, medical team and hospital just as you would for hospitals and medical teams here. Hospitals should be JCI accredited, and as a double-check, visit the US Department of State website for updates on any countries to avoid and other precautions.
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Can neck fusion surgery of the fourth and fifth vertebrae leed to painful results?
There can be pain associated with fusion surgery of the fourth and fifth vertebrae. The surgery may also cause limited mobility of the neck.
How do twisted vertebrae affect a person?
Twisted vertebrae cause back/neck pain. In some cases, if the twisted vertebrae is in the cervical spine, it can cause nerve damage. Twisted vertebrae can be fixed with chiropracty, or surgery.
What is the most dangerous form of surgery?
well i can very well name you the hardest to do which is the brain surgery, but the most dangerous I've read is the open heart surgery and brain surgery :D and honestly, most surgery's are very dangerous haha ^-^
Can fusion surgery of the 4th and 5th vertebrae lead to arthritis?
that would be unlikely as arthritis is problem with joints and fusion surgery stabilizes joints.
Is it dangerous if you have spurs and fusion on the vertebrae of your neck?
Spurs and fusion in the neck bones are not normally dangerous. It is a universal part of aging.
What is the most dangerous surgery in the world?
ruptured aortic anyrysm surgery
Is gastric bipass surgery dangerous?
Gastric bypass surgery is a very dangerous surgery. Some side effects of a gastric bypass surgery are confusion, nightmares, sweating, shaking, headaches and many more.
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery more or less dangerous than Lap-Band Surgery?
It's more dangerous than the lap band.
What does the typical surgery for spinal stenosis entail?
Surgery to relieve the pain from spinal stenosis will not actually cure the stenosis. The surgery helps to relieve pressure from the lumbar spine in a procedure called a decompressive laminectomy. The procedure essentially involves removal of the root of the vertebrae to allow the nerves more space. In some cases, the surgery involves the fusing of the vertebrae or disc removal. However, this does not occur in all cases. It depends on the diagnosis.
What type of neck injury did Sterling Sharpe suffer?
Sharpe had to have surgery to fuse the top two vertebrae of his neck.
What are some of the dangers of getting plastic surgery on the nose?
Any type of plastic surgery can be dangerous. Any type of "normal" surgery can be dangerous. Noses can collapse and fall in on themselves. Any surgery has the risk of infection. Please consulate a professional if you plan on having any type of surgery, including cosmetic surgery.
What does a spine surgeon normally do?
Spine surgeons do all types of surgeries on the back. These can include low back surgery, spinal fusions, and Scoliosis surgery (to straighten out the crooked vertebrae).
