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It's called "discectomy" - it's a minor procedure to fix discs in the back.
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In terms of back surgery what does disectomy mean?
it means they remove the disc that is causing the problem. but im guessing your also going to have a spinal fusion right? and im also going to guess its at the L5 S1 level right? I just recently had a L5 S1 fusion and they did a discectomy on me to allow the fusion of my vertebrates
Is there a difference in back surgery and spine surgery?
yes their is. spine surgery is only your spine. back surgery is when you opperate on spine, ribs,and mucsels.
Who needs back surgery?
Back surgery can be dangerous and should only be done as a last resort.
Can an 11 year old girl have back surgery?
Yes. Anyone of any age can have back surgery.
Do you do laser back surgery?
The South Florida Spine Institute has back surgery specialists there who have the latest equipment.
Back surgery settlement work comp?
will i recieve a settlement after having back surgery workers comp
Should you have back surgery?
hi if you said you should have back surgery don't it will be kinda stressful butif your back is really weird do it From: your helper
When is surgery appropriate for back pain?
Back surgery for back pain is usually only appropriate is there are a spinal problems such as a herniated disk. Surgery are very expensive and painful and should be used as a last resort.
How safe is laser back surgery?
Laser surgery is generally safe and is far less traumatic to the body than traditional surgery methods. Whether laser back surgery is effective depends on the patient.
How to Decide You Need Laser Back Surgery?
Having back surgery is a very serious type of surgery, but having laser back surgery may be less invasive. You will want to know how to decide to have the laser back surgery. First your physician will determine that you need back surgery. If nothing else can be done to relieve the pain, stiffness and immobility of a back problem, surgery may have to be the answer. Even though your physician may recommend the surgery, it is still good to find out as much as you can on the risks and results of back surgery. This is also a good time to find out more about laser back surgery. You should also ask your doctor if you can be a candidate for this kind of surgery. Even if he says no, you can still learn more about the laser surgery and then go back and ask him again. These are the days when the patient also has the say on what medical procedures should or shouldn’t be performed. There are so many advantages to having laser back surgery instead of the old-fashioned invasive type of surgery. One advantage, is that many of the laser surgeries can be performed as an outpatient surgery. It would be great to go in the morning for the surgery, and be home by evening. Recovery from laser surgery is much faster than regular back surgery. The laser back surgery is safer because no incisions are made, there are no worries about general anesthesia, and there are no scars left behind. This surgery has also been performed for more than twenty years, and over time, there have been many improvements made in this field. Patients as young as 13 and as old as 93 have undergone laser back surgery with no negative results. Laser back surgery has mainly been used for certain types of back problems. Some of these back problems include lower back pain, sciatica nerve pain, slipped discs, and even laser spine surgery for herniated discs. Removing the herniated area is the only way that can stop this back pain for many years of relief. Check with your physician and an orthopedic surgeon who is experienced in this field and find out how laser back surgery can help you.
How much does it cost to do an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?
I had an anterior cervical disectomy and fusion in June 2009. The cost of the surgeon's fees was $14,000 and the hospital cost for the surgery and a day stay was $78,000. This doesn't include the anesthesiologist, all the pre-op tests and getting to surgery, i.e. nerve block, MRI, etc. I don't have all the bills back, but right now all the costs are adding up and will be over $100,000.
When you get back from space do you have to get surgery on your feet?
No.
