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05-08-2005, 05:18 PM
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Does anyone know whay Dr. B and other doctors in Europe insist paitents wear a brace for several weeks postop? From what I understand, doctors in the US do not.
They say to avoid twisting for the first few weeks, wouldn't a brace help prevent this motion?
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1993 Diagnosed with DDD refused fusion. 3.10.05 Discogram 3.31.05 Cigna denied 2-level ADR "experimental". 5.10.05 2-Level at TBI in Plano, TX Dr. Blumenthal     
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05-08-2005, 10:04 PM
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I wore a soft corset type for 2 weeks post op. Worked for me! And yes, my surgery was in the States!
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Back pain began Jan 18th 2000 no trauma MRI revealed severe DDD L5 S-1 with a 7mm disc bulge Microdiscectomy/Lami Oct 12th 2000 Leg pain resolved, but back continued to be painful Neck pain began Feb 2003 no trauma MRI revealed DDD level C6/7 with a disc bulge C spine fusion done on Aug 14th 2003 Still needed lumbar 2 level fusion, ugh Met Dr Rick Delamarter, entered trial 2 Level Prodisc completed Aug 12th 2004 Now (2011) experiencing numbness and heaviness of both legs
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05-09-2005, 02:20 AM
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I was given a very stiff brace. Wore it all the time for 3-4 wks, then whenever I was active for 3-4 months. Twisting, same deal, none for 3-4 wks. Surgery done in Texas.
Scott
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05-09-2005, 04:58 AM
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Yes, this is the reason for giving patients corsets and supports, it stops them doing twisting motions and sudden bending motions after surgery. It also does give some support to the wound whilst healing.
Best, Alastair 
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 75 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/
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05-09-2005, 09:15 AM
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Ouch,
Scott and I have the same doctor at TBI. Although my surgery has been pushed to July, I have already received details on getting fitted and measure for a brace. Kevin
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Ruptured Disk 04/98 Discectomy 07/07/98 DDD L5/S1 Prodisc Surgery 07/07/05
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05-09-2005, 11:04 AM
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I had my brace on for three weeks post-op because of my incision. I felt like if I didn't have it on my guts were going to fall out
 After my 4 weeks post-op check up my Dr. told me I was ok to take it off. I also had my surgery in the US. 
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05-09-2005, 04:38 PM
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12 weeks with brace. Dr. B was pretty adament about wearing it for the full 12 week period. Started weaning myself of brace at week 8 by taking out some of the popsicle stick looking bars and replacing with weaker ones and then eventually none. Worked well for me, by week 12 I was out of it and never looked back.
My US doc told me at week 6 I could stop wearing but I followed Dr. B. instead since he has been doing this much longer. Bill
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant 6/11/03; Discetomy 12/89; L3-S1(3 level) ADR, August 7th, 2004 by Bertagnoli in Vienna, Austria.
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05-10-2005, 11:32 PM
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I had surgery today and Dr. Blumenthak saud that I would need to wear a corset style brace with strings in the back I am not suer how long I will need to wear it.
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1993 Diagnosed with DDD refused fusion. 3.10.05 Discogram 3.31.05 Cigna denied 2-level ADR "experimental". 5.10.05 2-Level at TBI in Plano, TX Dr. Blumenthal
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