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I am now 10 days post surgery. Very painful first 8 days due to 2 surgical sites. Able to ambulate now and take much less pain medications. Actually went to a meal out. Each day I am so much better than the day before.
Use the ice packs! Ice worked better than the narcodics. Keep dry and clean. We know someone who developed an internal staph infection 4 week after surgery and had to have the device removed. Yikees.
I used bags filled with rice to elevate areas to keep pressure off the surgical sites. I also bought 1 inch foam in which I made holes around the incisions which I placed under my sheets. This keep the pressure off the woumd itself. A small 4 dollar investment which helped tremendously.
I am 9 days post op and the pain is bad. The ice packs are a blessing. I only sleep on my sides when I can sleep. I was told 3 months for recovery.
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What is new in spinal research?
What's new in spinal research? Dr Ames, neurosurgeon from the University of California, developed a revolutionary technique for spinal tumour procedure. In a short video Dr Ames explains what the procedure entails: the removal of the tumour, and rebuilding of the relevant part of the spine. According to a survivor of a spinal tumour, her only perceivable implement, after the procedure, is a stiff neck. Related video: Spinal Tumor Breakthrough http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpf51j_spinal-tumor-breakthrough_lifestyle Spinal impairment, however, can result not only from cancer; but also, from injuries caused by accidents, degenerative diseases, or even unsuccessful back surgeries, when post-operative neuralgia causes the pain. According to Dr Ty, from the Chapman Medical Center, and Dr Levy, from Emory University, pain management can be greatly improved by a programmable spinal cord stimulator. The stimulator is designed to interfere with the pain signal path from the spinal cord to the brain, thus preventing the pain signal from reaching the brain. Related videos: Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Procedure http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkgr0k_spinal-cord-stimulator-implant-procedure_lifestyle Spinal Cord Implant http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpf570_spinal-cord-implant_lifestyle However, treatment and procedures are usually based on the exact site and extent of the injury. Marcy Newsome, from Brain and Spinal Cord Organisation, provides detailed information of the expected symptoms and consequences relevant to specific areas of the spinal column. Those information helps understanding and working out the best options the patients have. Related video: Levels of Function in Spinal Cord Injury http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xeabcz_levels-of-function-in-spinal-cord-i_lifestyle
Is tingling in extremities a good sign of recovery for a 48 hour spinal cord injury?
Yes.
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
Which is the correct spelling-spinal chord or spinal cord?
spinal cord
If the spinal cord is 90 percent severed what are the chances of recovery?
With proper physical therapy, a small amount of recovery is possible. There is zero chance for 100% recovery with current medical treatments.
Who is protected by the spinal cord?
the spinal cord
What does spinal cord mean?
What does spinal cord mean?
What is simile to a spinal cord?
As Stern as a spinal cord
What is a c2 spinal cord injury?
A C2 spinal cord injury is an injury to the 2nd spinal segment in the cervical section of the spinal cord.
What are the posterior roots of the spinal cord used for?
spinal cord
What is spinal cord therapy called?
Spinal cord therapy
What is spinal cord infarction?
Spinal cord infarction (sometimes called spinal stroke ) refers to injury to the spinal cord due to oxygen deprivation.
