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Why after having a Spinal fusion Xlif and a cyst removed would I have left groin pulling right thigh numbness?
Groin pulling may be due to misalignment of pelvis or muscle tightness of anterior thigh muscles (quadriceps, adductors) Thigh numbness: Front of thigh: Irritation of the L2 or L3 spinal nerve by inflammation in/around nerves. After surgery can linger for several months to indefinitely. Tight quadriceps and/or adductors can also cause numbness. Back of thigh: As above, but L4, L5 or S1 nerve irritation.
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Can you get numbness in hands and arms from spinal fusion?
Numbness is a possible complication, but it's not common.
You had a full spinal fusion 10 years ago can the harrington rods be removed?
Yes. Either the original surgeon can do the procedure, or you can see another spine specialist. Neurosurgeons who do spinal fusion surgery are recommended to do the operation because of their expertise. Orthpaedic spinal sugeons are not recommended for fusion re-do's.
What does Spinal fusion do?
Spinal fusion decreases pain but it also decreases spinal mobility
Why am I so bruised after spinal fusion?
Bruises are one of the after effects of spinal fusion.
How common is a t-4 to s-1 spinal fusion with instrumentation?
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 ,,,,,,
What is a spinal fusion?
meningocele
What does dorsal unroofing mean after a spinal fusion?
Dorsal unroofing after a spinal fusion refers to the surgical procedure in which the bony structures overlying the spinal canal, typically the lamina, are removed to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This approach is often utilized to address complications such as stenosis or persistent pain following fusion surgery. By "unroofing" the dorsal aspect of the spine, surgeons aim to enhance the space available for neural structures and facilitate better outcomes for the patient.
Can you give birth after having spinal fusion surgery?
Yes you can but you need to be a woman and it is harder than if you did not have spinal fusion surgery.
What are synonyms for spinal fusion?
spondylodesis
What are the synonyms for spinal fusion?
spondylodesis
What is involved in spinal fusion?
Spinal fusion involves the surgical treatment of abnormalities in the vertebrae, such as curvatures, scoliosis or kyphosis, or injuries (fractures).
What is spinal fusion's success rate?
Spinal fusion for scoliosis is usually very successful in partially or completely correcting the deformity. Spinal fusion for pain is less uniformly successful because the cause of the pain cannot always be completely identified.
