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Forum: New Member Introductions 07-16-2010, 11:04 PM

Replies: 6 mattbrand new member introduction Views: 12,401 Posted By Eskimo There has been some suggestion that it is worse... There has been some suggestion that it is worse at the L5-S1 level, that it is worse for multi-level surgery and it is worse for those with significant degeneration at the time of surgery. If your...

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-12-2010, 07:23 PM

Replies: 6 mattbrand new member introduction Views: 12,401 Posted By Eskimo Just a couple of points, Matt. 1. How... Just a couple of points, Matt. 1. How little disc height do you have left at L5-S1? Most discs are usually about 10mm. 2. Have you had a discogram? The reason I ask is that sometimes a...

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Replies: 3 Newbie needing advice Views: 7,317 Posted By Eskimo It sounds like an L5 radiculopathy (most commonly... It sounds like an L5 radiculopathy (most commonly due to a bulging disc at the L4-5 level. Whether surgery improves nerve outcomes is debateable compared to conservative care. I would recommend...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-28-2010, 07:54 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo I have the AMavs and my understanding is the... I have the AMavs and my understanding is the portion that abuts the vertebral endplate is a titanium based alloy and the portion that articulates is made out of a cobalt alloy. This allows good bony...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-28-2010, 12:51 AM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo In terms of the muscle relaxants, it is a bit of... In terms of the muscle relaxants, it is a bit of a misnomer. The only true muscle relaxant out there right now is dantrolene but no one uses it due to liver toxicity issues. All the others are CNS...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-26-2010, 11:24 AM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo The effect is variable with some responders and... The effect is variable with some responders and non-responders to the anesthetic. Those who respond to the numbing will respond to the RF as well. I used to work with a guy up here who was one of...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-25-2010, 09:45 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo Interesting that your SI joints flared up even... Interesting that your SI joints flared up even though you have ADR which should provide some range of motion to allow dissipation of forces. However, the one thing to remember is that they won't...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo Hi Charles, Thanks for your advice again. ... Hi Charles, Thanks for your advice again. It is just hard to get a discogram done up here - maybe I'll have to plead with the fellow who did the first one to try me again at L3/4 and see what...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-23-2010, 07:55 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo It was more or less flexion in 10 minute... It was more or less flexion in 10 minute intervals for about an hour. I was crouched on the ground and bent over during the assembly. The should have been no extension at all. The problem becomes...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-23-2010, 07:49 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo Hi Harrison, I haven't been using NSAIDs... Hi Harrison, I haven't been using NSAIDs except for the two weeks after the flare in May. I guess I'm one of the people who feels inflammation is the way the body tries to repair itself so long...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-20-2010, 08:38 PM

Replies: 15 Hello to the forum Views: 22,127 Posted By Eskimo Hello to the forum I just thought I'd properly introduce myself as I have been reading the forum for awhile. I have a bit of a unique perspective as I am both a physician and now an ADR patient. I am not entirely...

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