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I had a spinal fusion in 1986, It was a harrington rod placement with a graph
I had the rods in for 2 yes. they were removed and my fusion was a sucess , I am gratefull for the Jarinton rods were my on,y chance, so ir must be rally common now to receive one . It was new when I got mine ,,,,,,
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Can you stay in the army after spinal fusion for c5-c6 and c6-c7?
I also wanted to know that information. I have had a spinal fusion at L5-S1. The answer is no. Any fusion surgery is a disqualifcation. I am bummed too:( Sorry!!! I am 38 with prior service and wanting to join the Army. I also have a L5-S1 fusion. My recruiter said that it might be possible to get a waiver for this and join. But I also have no physical complications from having the surgery back in 2001.
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
What is posterior disc herniation of the L5-S1 impinging on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord?
Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that particular disk, as well as the L4/5 disk.
What is posterior disc herniation of the L5 S1 impinging on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord?
Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that particular disk, as well as the L4/5 disk.
Causes of spinal dissication?
what is mutilevel dissication. l3 andl4 l4 and l5 l5 and s1
S1 L5 fusion surgery done waiting on recovery how much is the average settlement?
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How long and how much is average workers compensation settlement for an L5-S1 lumbar fusion surgery in Illinois?
The average workman's compensation for back fusion surgery in Illinois varies with the severity and number of vertebrae fused. If several vertebrae are fused, the amount could reach as much as $400 thousand.
I an having L5 S1 foraminotomy surgery what does this mean?
If you are having an L5 S1 foraminotomy surgery it means the surgeons will enlarge the passageway of the first spinal nerve in your 5th lumbar vertebra.
What is displacement of the bilateral L5 nerve roots in the neuroforamen and displacement of the left S1 nerve root as it exits the canal?
The nerves coming off the spinal cord at L5 and S1 are being pushed out of their normal position.
What is moderate arachnoid diverticula on right at S1 segment?
arachnoid diverticula refers to a syst growing within the spinal column usually in the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord this can cause pressure on the nerves resulting in various symptoms from pain to loss of coordination or movement S1 refers to the point along the spine hat the syst is located
What level of the spinal cord does the Achilles reflex test?
The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle-jerk reflex. it is controlled by the S1 segment of the spinal chord and occurs when the Achilles tendon is struck with a rubber hammer.
What is a paracentral protrusion of disc effaces the epidural fat minimally effaces the thecal sac on L5 S1?
This describes a minor bulging of a spinal disc at the L5-S1 level, which is causing a slight compression of the thecal sac (the membrane surrounding the spinal cord) and minimal displacement of the epidural fat. It may lead to symptoms like low back pain or sciatica. Tracking the condition with a healthcare provider is recommended.
