I doubt it if it was a medical procedure in having them fused unless by having the proceder made pain worse for you, just please don't try to get over so you don't have to work 'cause 7 out of 10 times you'll still have to find work and end up getting screwed in the end of it all. People who do that just make it so much harder for people with real disabilities to get it. I'm not saying your one of those people 'cause I don't know you or your trobles. Check with a doctor get one of those disability lawyers that only charge you if you win. All you lose is time or maybe get disability.
Whether a vertebra fracture qualifies a person for disability depends on to what degree if affects their ability to work and to earn a living. If the person can still work after they recover, they may not get disability. Disability is not determined by the injury, it is determined by how much it affects you.
L4-L5 disc herniation and a pinched nerve can be considered a disability under the law if they significantly impair a person's ability to perform daily activities or work. The determination of disability often depends on the severity of the condition, the individual's symptoms, and how they affect daily functioning. In the United States, the Social Security Administration evaluates such conditions based on specific criteria outlined in their listings. Ultimately, legal classification may vary based on individual circumstances and jurisdiction.
sounds like Ankylosing Spondylitis. usually causes fusion of the vertebra
Whether a fusion is needed after a laminectomy at L4-L5 depends on various factors, including the extent of the surgery, the stability of the spine, and the specific condition being treated. In some cases, a laminectomy can lead to spinal instability, especially if significant bone or tissue is removed. Your surgeon will evaluate your individual situation and may recommend fusion if they believe it will provide better long-term stability and support for your spine. It's important to discuss your specific case with your healthcare provider for tailored advice.
Four weeks ago, I had a 2-level (involving 3 vertebrae; 2 discs; L4-S1) anterior lumbar fusion w/posterior laminectomy (L4-L5) done. I received the initial hospital bill, and it was nearly $65K. The physician's charge was around $5K. Thank god for insurance, though!
One treatment for a disc bulge in L4 and L5 would be steroid injections by your physician. If the bulge is not extreme, the recommendation may be simply rest and anti-inflammatory medications.
in adults its done at L3 and L4 or L4 and L5
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L4 and L5 are the last two vertebrae in your back before you hit your tailbone. To fuse them, the surgeon will physically break the bones and put bone graft over them (bone graft can be from a bone bank or harvested from the patient's ribs or hip bone). When the bone heals, the graft will become part of the vertebrae, making the two vertebrae one solid bone. Because bone takes about six months to heal, the surgeon will secure the fusion with titanium rods and screws to hold it in place until the fusion takes. After the bone is fused, there is no need for the metal hardware. However, because the metal hardware is harmless, it won't be removed unless there are complications.
NO DO NOT MIX YEARS it will not work 1991 -56B30 J-- L4- 1.6L TBI 0 M.T. -56B40 J-- L4- 1.6L TBI 0 AT 1992 -56B30 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L TBI 2 MT -56B40 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L TBI 2 A.T. -58B10 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L MPI 4 CAL - MT -58B20 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L MPI 4 CAL - AT -58B30 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L MPI 4 FED - MT -58B40 JLX L4-1590cc 1.6L MPI 4 FED - AT
L4 is usually the size of the racquet handle. L3 is a standard 4 3/8 inch handle, while L4 is the larger 4 1/2 inch handle.
Well its lw=a so quadrupling it would make it (L4)W=A or lw4