I’ve had the L3.L4 L5 surgery about six years ago and went back to work a year later,but the pain came back so much.They decided to remove my hardware in another surgery but to no avail.I’ve tried drugs(vicodon,ultram and soma for spasms)rehab and still nothing.They say the only thing they can do for me is to install a dorsal spine stimulater(i think thats right).What it is is a box with leads runnig next to the spine and it’s supposed to block the pain to before it gets to the brain,I said no.

Depending on the details of your Lumbar surgery (XLIF, PLIF, ALIF) and the type of bone used (allograft, autograft), the answer to your problem may be resolved by a device called a bone growth stimulator. Failed Fusions in Lumbar surgery occur when the bone does not fuse. The bone stimulator jump starts this fusion process. Only 3 companies have FDA approval for this device, best one on the market is by a company called DonJoy.

is it done also post-traumatically and and when columna vertebrae has a curve to the side? im just curious

I had surgery on L4, L5, S1 and on C4, C5 laser spine surgery without any screws or foreign objects. My neck surgery passed however back lumbar surgery failed and now I suffer from nerve damage. I do not know what else to turn to. Been everywhere other than turning to dr. in India or China for Stem cells injections for replacing the cell tissues.

dis really helped me alot

I have had 9 fusions…so have 18 screws and two rods. Its been three years I can walk further but still alot of pain. Some days it feels like the screws are going to come out. Wish I never had it done. But this was my last hope and still severe pain. Did all the esi’s shots and chiro, tried everything. So, guess I will be like this the rest of my life and I am only 44. Good luck to everyone. debs

Thanks! It helped me with my case.

I have had two disc laminectomys and now face lumbar infusion at L3-L4 and L4-L5 and rods with metal disc implants at S1. The doctors say 4 to 6 months flat in bed. Does anyone have any information to give me on the surgeries?

I tried chiropracty, massage, epidurals, exercise, etc. If you have low back pain, mid-back pain, or whatever it may be, there is a really great read called “Healing Back Pain” by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and is NOT “about” anatomy in general. You can google his name – don’t have to buy the book. P.S. I’ve had 2 discectomies in the past – didn’t know better, and…..yeah, it’s a really worthwhile read.

Me too, and I agree with the post surgical part. I just wanted to die.

6 inch’s. After I returned to work at the Kenworth Factory I was run over, now with 3 more bad disc’s.

What kind of things couldn’t do when you were post op or at home. How long for the recovery? i appreciate your notes.

Thank you for the info. I was not expecting to hear surgery from the doctor and did not even think about the incision until I walked out the door. Did you also have L5 ans S1 fused? Thanks again.

About 6 inches. Mine healed really nice. It has been 7 months now. Best of luck to you! Lisa

I just got your message today. I am so sorry you have to go through this. The hospital for two days was HELL. So be prepared. I was not prepared for the pain. I am a surgery expert. After a head on collison 9 years ago I have had approximatley 27 surgery’s. Really I have lost count. This has to go down as one of the worst. Done Sept. 23, 08. Now I am working out at the YMCA. Still have pain.. Think I need a new bed. Write back. Best of luck to you. Lisa

i’m having spine fusion in 3 wks. what was your post surgery in the hospital and at home. was there a lot of pain

I need to have an L5 and S1 fusion. Can anyone tell me how big of a scar their surgery left?

hello will you please advice me in regards to my moms accident and resulting to spondylosis in the lumbar spine, in this case is she may undergo surgery or what?… because in the summary of impairment of my mother it was stated that” she will be placed in a DRE Lumbosacral II and award her a 5% whole person impairment for asymmetrical loss of ROM of her Lumbar Spine as well as palpable spasm”… What does it mean? I hope that you can help me on this i’m willing to give more info about it…Tnx

i found the animations especially helpful in understanding the different surgeries!! thank you!

had a spinal a few years ago

i had lumbar problem for 4 years. doctors had no solution other than this surgery and they dont give u any warranty of success.my uncle had it last year but the 90% pain is still there.so i decided not to go for surgery.i tried 4 chiropractors and one of them cured me 100% within a week.i would suggest u not to go for any spine related surgery they just make money of it and ther is no success .

This is a 5 star explain-ion. I just had a 3 disc fusion. 2 weeks tomorow with a rod. 2,3,&4 are looking for a brighter future. I have to say I was not prepared for the post surgery in the hospital.

My thoughts and prayers are with anyone who has this ahead.

lisalives

to FDS from Barcelona
I had a herniated disc problem last year when I was living in Barcelona and can recommend a neurosurgeon there. He does the keyhole surgery, my mother-in-law recommended him. He didn’t actually operate on me as he thought it was unnecessary. I do appreciate his profesionalism now, although I was pretty pissed off pack then. The pain was AUWFUL.

But I think now that I would go to see him again if needed.

I have degenerative disc disease.Over 4 years ago I had fusion done on the L5.I have the rods and screws in my back.They also did a bone graph from my hip to build a cage around the fusion and disc.I have been in mild pain until June of this year.The disc (L5) has slipped back out of the fusion.My original doctor moved away and left the surgeons he was working with.I have been denied any surgery from a neurosurgeon who will not touch me!What do I do now?

i had a lumber fusion some years ago. i cant bend that well and i have bladder problems. i still get pain in my lower back. but at least i’m up and walking.