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Is lumbar disc surgery safe for teenagers?
Lumbar disc surgery has risks for everyone including teenagers. Probably more so for teenagers because their bones aren't done growing, and when your bones aren't done growing it could mess up your spine after surgery.
What does medical code 722.83 mean?
Intervertebral disc disorders; postlaminectomy syndrome; lumbar region (Spinal disorder due to spinal laminectomy surgery; lumbar region)
For what conditions would lumbar surgery be needed?
One of the most common reasons for lumbar surgery is to release pressure on the spine caused by a slipped disc or compression of the spine. Other conditions include sciatica, tumors and injuries.
What is displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy?
Displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy refers to a condition where the disc between two lumbar vertebrae shifts or protrudes, but does not cause compression or damage to the spinal cord. Symptoms can include back pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery.
What is a subligamentous disc protrusion?
Lumbar disc protrusion is a common spinal disc condition that causes lower back pain and other symptoms throughout a patient's lower body. The lumbar spine (lower back) is susceptible of disc protrusion because it supports most of the body's weight and is extremely flexible.
What is the average cost of spinal disc surgery without insurance?
The average cost of spinal disc surgery is about five thousand dollars. It can go up to ten thousand dollars depending on what needs to be done.
Where is degenerative disc disease most commonly found?
It is usually found in the lower back called the lumbar region.
Disc desiccation at each lumbar lore?
Disc desiccation is the loss of fluid in the intervertebral discs. When this occurs at each lumbar lore, the disc is not herniated or bulging and there is no surgical treatment.
I would like the name of a neurosurgeon in Dothan Al area that does lumbar disc replacement?
Dr. Nicholas Voss is a neurosurgeon in Dothan Al for lumbar disc replacement
What is icd 9 code for Lumbar Radiculopathy?
Displacement of Lumbar Intervertebral disc without Myelopathy - 722.10
What could A herniated lumbar disc could interfere with?
mobility
What surgery is needed for a cervical disc replacement?
Surgery for a cervical disc replacement entails removal of the a portion of the cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc. This procedure is typically done in one surgery and is known as fusion surgery.
