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laminectomy/discectomy prior to ADR
One question, Anyone have 1st hand knowledge of how/if prior laminectomy/discectomy impacts the success or lack of success of a 'ADR'? I have consulted Dr Zeegers and he told me only a small % of laminectomies due enough damage to facet joints to inhibit the ability to install ADR.
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Bad fall on A$$, Feb 2001 ice hockey Lami L4/L5 April 2001, L5/S1 Aug 2001 Severe dislocated coccyx (same fall) Un-diagnosed til 09. (Cannot sit) Low back pain mild until 2011 - pull started a generator from knees. rhizotomy Nov 2011 - zilch Facet joint inj. 18 mo. (no impact) Can only stand/walk for approx. 30 min 21 hrs/day in bed L3-5 Activ-Ls (April 2014) Dr Zeegers - walk every day, swim 3 x week. Pain free, no pain meds. Extremely pleased with my decision |
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new at site, so not familiar with best way to find things like that. Should I use the search option and put in keywords like laminectomy ADR?
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Bad fall on A$$, Feb 2001 ice hockey Lami L4/L5 April 2001, L5/S1 Aug 2001 Severe dislocated coccyx (same fall) Un-diagnosed til 09. (Cannot sit) Low back pain mild until 2011 - pull started a generator from knees. rhizotomy Nov 2011 - zilch Facet joint inj. 18 mo. (no impact) Can only stand/walk for approx. 30 min 21 hrs/day in bed L3-5 Activ-Ls (April 2014) Dr Zeegers - walk every day, swim 3 x week. Pain free, no pain meds. Extremely pleased with my decision |
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yeah at the top there is a search bar, but i am sure someone will post as there is a good few that have had what u have had and then a adr
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Henry,
Dr. Z is one of the most experienced and credible spinal arthroplasty surgeons in the world. So it may be iffy to look to patients to second-guess his candid advice. But it's always a good practice to talk to patients that have been through the process -- that's why I started this community years ago. Anway, this has been discussed many times here since 2004. There are literally hundreds of topics and studies herein. See this link to search: ADRSupport Community - Search Forums Pls add your signature (see my welcoming email). Thanks!
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