Spinal fusion L-5/S-1 anterior/posterior approach.Removing screws is the plan and Im only 6?

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Any face this rollercoaster ride from hell?
Im only 6 months post op and significantly painful and have limited activity.Being productive in the simplest of ways is painful and wipes me out
I have had a fusion done, it can take up to a year for the fusion to heal and feel even remotely normal. I don't think it's a good idea to have your screws taken out so soon, are you even fully fused yet? I have had my hardware taken out, but it was about 3 and 1/2 years after the fusion. My back still hurts. :-( Have you done physical therapy yet? Really, I think you need to wait longer to have the hardware taken out. Good luck, I know it's hard.  (+ info)

I have a rare syndrome and I would like to find somebody else who has it too. How?

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I have a rare syndrome called Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome. I had surgery a couple of months ago to reroute my stomach. I've been told that there have only ever been 400 cases recorded. I'm having a tough recovery and can't find any information on the recovery process. So I was wondering if there is anyway I can contact somebody who has been through this and ask them what their recovery was like?
My son had SMA. He was about 4, and developed it secondary to rapid weight loss after a surgery gone bad.
This has been many years ago, but my recollection is that he had two g/j tubes inserted, one on either side of the collapse. He was on continual draining and feeding. But the I/O chemistry wasn't monitored well, leading to an extreme sodium deficiency that further complicated everyone.

It was more than a year before everything was back to baseline -- and it was a long and difficult year. But there were no permanent affects.

In searching for support groups, do be aware that there is another SMA syndrome that refers to a spinal problem.  (+ info)

Why do I feel pressure in my feet and anterior compartments the morning after I drink alcohol?

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A physical therapist informed me that I may have anterior compartment syndrome, but every morning after a night of drinking I feel this enormous pressure in my feet and the anterior compartment in both of my legs. Has anyone ever experienced this before?
Look into Gout...

See your doctor and have him do some blood tests...  (+ info)

can anterior bridging ossification (if too close)perforate the left side neck carotid artery;patricia?

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never.  (+ info)

Is cauda equina syndrome considered an incomplete paraplegia ?

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I want to know if cauda equina syndrome is known as a incomplete paraplegia from spinal cord injury.
Incomplete Paraplegia
Every incomplete paraplegic will be different. Just because the cord damage is the same level as another person it doesn't mean the resultant disability will be the same. In fact most 'incompletes' are very different. What recovery there is will be dependent on three main factors. How badly the cord was damaged, what level it is and the precise area of the cord that was affected.

The potential recovery is normally seen in the first 6 months post injury although recovery gains have been reported to continue for up to 2-3 years afterwards. Recoveries and the potential for them will vary enormously. The very incomplete may have virtually no noticeable loss of motor function but impaired sensation or other bodily functions. The other end of the scale is where there is little or no motor function below the level of injury but sensation to touch/pain etc has been preserved. The potential for recovery will be affected by other factors too. i.e. access to good physiotherapy and occupational therapy, normally this will be on a specialist spinal injuries unit. General health post injury and the right mental attitude are also important in maximising any potential return of function.

My own injury is described as C4 incomplete tetraplegia. My cord damage is central cord syndrome. Very fortunately I was airlifted from the scene of my accident and within two weeks was on a specialist spinal injuries unit in London. My outcome is very similar to what is described below for central cord syndrome. My legs are much stronger than my arms enabling me to walk slowly with crutches indoors. My left arm has little motor function and my right about 30% of normal range of movement. My shoulder function and ability to extend or raise my right arm has remained very poor, meaning I still require a lot of help with daily living. My injury was in '94 and I broke C2,3 + 4, and consider myself very very fortunate to have had an incomplete injury at that level.

See below for the most common incomplete syndromes.
Incomplete Tetraplegia - Paraplegia

Types of Incomplete Spinal Injuries
An incomplete lesion is the term used to describe partial damage to the spinal cord. With an incomplete lesion, some motor and sensory function remains. People with an incomplete injury may have feeling, but little or no movement. Others may have movement and little or no feeling. Incomplete spinal injuries differ from one person to another because the amount of damage to each person’s nerve fibres is different.

The effects of incomplete lesions depend upon the area of the cord (front, back, side, etc) affected. The part of the cord damaged depends on the forces involved in the injury.

Anterior Cord Syndrome: is when the damage is towards the front of the spinal cord, this can leave a person with the loss or impaired ability to sense pain, temperature and touch sensations below their level of injury. Pressure and joint sensation may be preserved. It is possible for some people with this injury to later recover some movement.

Central Cord Syndrome: is when the damage is in the centre of the spinal cord. This typically results in the loss of function in the arms, but some leg movement may be preserved. There may also be some control over the bowel and bladder preserved. It is possible for some recovery from this type of injury, usually starting in the legs, gradually progressing upwards.

Posterior Cord Syndrome: is when the damage is towards the back of the spinal cord. This type of injury may leave the person with good muscle power, pain and temperature sensation, however they may experience difficulty in coordinating movement of their limbs.

Brown-Séquard syndrome: is when damage is towards one side of the spinal cord. This results in impaired or loss of movement to the injured side, but pain and temperature sensation may be preserved. The opposite side of injury will have normal movement, but pain and temperature sensation will be impaired or lost.

Cauda equina lesion: The Cauda Equina is the mass of nerves which fan out of the spinal cord at between the first and second Lumbar region of the spine. The spinal cord ends at L1 and L2 at which point a bundle of nerves travel downwards through the Lumbar and Sacral vertebrae. Injury to these nerves will cause partial or complete loss of movement and sensation. It is possible, if the nerves are not too badly damaged, for them to grow again and for the recovery of function.  (+ info)

I have been diagnosed with spinal disc syndrome, and am wondering if anyone out there has had a successfull su

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Has had a successfull surgery. As in no more pain and/or any bad results. How successfull is this surgery overall.
What is spinal disc syndrome? If it's degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, inflamed disc, hot disc, or bad disc, do not do the surgery. Get a second opinion. Get a third opinion. Consult with a chiropractor, they can help you correct the problem that caused the disc issue. Consult a physical therapist, they can work on relieving the pain. Consult a massage therapist. Keep consulting until you find someone who says the surgery isn't necessary, there is another, more effective, safer way that has lasting results. There is no turning back from surgery. In fact, failed back syndrome refers to the surgery that went wrong and the individual still has problems. I had a new patient come see me last week who has had 2 neck surgeries. I asked her why she did the second surgery if the first one didn't work. She replied, the surgeon was certain that it was going to work the second time. She regrets this every day. I am going to be able to herlp her, but she will never return to 100%. This is a big decision to make, research it thoroughly. You are the one that has to live with it.
Good luck  (+ info)

A patient has an 80% blockage of his left anterior descending coronary artery. Describe what occurs in terms?

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If your asking what happens because of that blockage.....

A blockage/partial blockage of any coronary artery results in ischemia to the myocardium. These will cause localized death of the myocardium resulting in a myocardial infarction. So you're looking at the setup for a heart attack here.  (+ info)

Right posterior communicating artery aneurysm, anterior communicating artery aneurysm right otitis externa.?

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Patient was admitted with suspicion of intracranial aneurysm. On the following day, that patient underwent a three-vessel cerebral angiogram that demonstrated a posterior communicating artery aneurysm and questionable anterior communicating artery aneurysm. The patient underwent a right craniotomy for clipping of the right posterior communicating artery aneurysm and anterior communicating artery aneurism. Postoperatively, the patient was observed in the surgical care unit until his mental status was stabilized. The palsy and ptosis noted preoperatively resolved during the post surgical course. The patient has been moving without assistance and tolerating food well. The patient was also seen by the ENT service during the hospitalization for his otitis external and their recommendations were as follows. How would you code both the principal diagnosis and any other diagnoses that arise from this case ?
Principal:
437.3 Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

Others:
01.24 Other craniotomy
39.52 Other repair of aneurysm
89.6 Circulatory monitoring
380.22 Other acute otitis externa
89.06 Consultation, described as limited  (+ info)

4. Karen falls down a flight of stairs and suffers SPINAL CORD damage due to hyper-extension of the cord durin?

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4. Karen falls down a flight of stairs and suffers SPINAL CORD damage due to hyper-extension of the cord during the fall. The injury results in edema of the central cord with resulting compression of the anterior horn cells of the lumbar region. What SYMPTOMS would you expect to observe as a result of the injury? Explain.
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Does anyone have Tethered spinal cord syndrome?

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Hi

My cousin(1 years old) has Tethered spinal cord syndrome as was told after mri that her case is very severe and will go for surgery soon. I dont want to ask my auntie questions about her baby as she is very sad about the whole thing. Can you tell me what to expect after surgery and will her son walk or do normal things? Will he be disabled? I read about it on the internet but not getting much info about real life cases. I wanted to ask real life people about their kids that have it.
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