Electrical engineer from Atlanta needs multiple laminectomy for stenosis. How many levels? | Call In

If YOU have a question you would like answered fill in the question submission form at: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Symptoms of spinal stenosis 01:45 Neurogenic bladder is dysfunction due to neurological issues 02:35 Who you live with makes a big difference on the support system needed for recovery after surgery. 03:04 Patient lives in Atlanta Georgia 03:30 People who exercise regularly can typically skip prehab. 04:04 Pain varies with spinal stenosis but usually includes pain down the legs relieved by bending 04:23 Heart and lung problems, diabetes, kidney problems, and difficulty with blood clotting or thinners need to be managed around the time of surgery. 05:12 Spinal stenosis does run in families. 05:38 MRI appearance of spinal stenosis 06:29 "beading" on the MRI is a typical appearance of spinal stenosis. 06:58 Spinal stenosis is most common at L4/5 07:19 The causes of spinal stenosis are joint enlargement, ligament thickening, disc bulging, and spondylolisthesis. 08:22 The three types of spinal stenosis are central, lateral recess and foraminal. 10:11 How to know when it is time to have laminectomy surgery for spinal stenosis. 11:05 Fusion does not improve the outcome of laminectomy for stenosis without deformity. 12:43 The range of recommendations for the treatment of spinal stenosis 14:19 Qualifications for a good spine surgeon: board certified, neurosurgeon or fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon 15:23 Most spine surgeons use the Medtronic Metrx retraction and surgical system 15:57 Complications of laminectomy surgery: durotomy and meningitis 16:31 Complications of laminectomy surgery: persistent back pain from facet joints 17:01 Back pain after laminectomy can often be treated with radiofrequency ablation 17:23 How to make a list of possible spine surgeons 17:44 Care needs after laminectomy: tender loving care 18:56 "You catch the fish you're trying to catch." If YOU have a question you would like answered fill in the question submission form at: BestPracticeHealth.tv We get you answers!