Had mine done at Kings College in London 25years ago - large eight inch scar as relieved compression at a number of levels - pain afterwards was horrendous and got DVT - however fixed my neck - very active with gardening , car mechanics etc

I just had this procedure done yesterday for my c6 c7. I can already feel my fingers again. I hadn't in over a year. I hope it lasts, but so far, so good!

@MrCoalcracker79

5 жыл бұрын

Hoping it lasts forever for you. I have been giving it a lot of thought to have the procedure done.

@ebendani

5 жыл бұрын

Jaywet- I’m still feeling great. My hand function is returning. I can turn my head again. Good luck with your decision.

@topwater4427

5 жыл бұрын

How is the recovery time? Can or are you active? Hockey, golf, snowmobile? I can’t do any due to my herniated disc at 5/6. Thanks

@topwater4427

5 жыл бұрын

After the procedure have you noticed anything you can’t do?

@MrCoalcracker79

5 жыл бұрын

@@ebendani That's really positive to hear. And thank you.

Does insurance typically cover this procedure? Is there a location near Dallas Fort-worth to get this done?

I need this! How much?

Fyi i had an injection first which was AMAZING! But steroids are so bad to repeat all thebtine Having this done in Hershey on Feb 15th 2024 and my surgeon is having me stay over one night. 3 days without driving and then hopefully back to my driving job 😊

do some surgeon use the term Laminotomy for Posterior foramenotomy?

That back portion of the vertebrae that gets removed ? Do they not cover or fuse those with plates? Does the bone need to be replaced? Wouldn't it make the vertebrae weaker?

I have congenitally short pedicles in my lumbar spine causing moderate foraminal stenosis wih no disc problems.. Would this procedure work for me?...It is l3 through s1. I haven't been able to walk without burning in my feet for 25+ years and finally got an mri. My Dr doesn't realize the difference of primary vs acquired stonisis.

the hole where the bone is opened up to get to the nerve, does the bone grow back to fill that hole?

@aussiekang8087

7 жыл бұрын

LOL you're a dull boy Billy!

@topwater4427

5 жыл бұрын

Billy Garcia scar tissue will cover the hole I was told

@jacquesmertens3369

Жыл бұрын

That's indeed the million dollar question. And the answer is that the bone doesn't grow back. Your vertebrae which were already weak to start with (hence the compression on the nerves) are weakened even further. In 25% of the cases this results in a complete collapse within a few years, leaving you partially paralyzed. If you're lucky a fusion can be done to release the nerve that's trapped between the collapsed vertebra. And then you get other issues like adjacent segment disease. Bone cement can't be used during this procedure because the cement has nothing to hold on to. That's what I've been told. Maybe the clinic disagrees and in that case I'd like to hear their comments.

@nildadel9795

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquesmertens3369😢😢I was told the same by people who had the surgery . So what are the options?

@karankenZ

2 ай бұрын

@@jacquesmertens3369 Where do you get this info from? All scientific publications and research papers say it does not affect it at all. Those wing bones get weaker but are not needed for the strength of the vertebral column itself.

A Dr. Cantor in Florida now does this but he uses an Ultrasonic Scalpel that will cut bone BUT it will NOT cut nerves or soft tissue. Imagine that!

I had a posterior foraminotomy in July. I'm having the same symptoms now, as before the surgery. Is it possible for the same thing to be happening? A compressed nerve in the same area?

@topwater4427

5 жыл бұрын

I’m worried about this...is it worse or any better than before? I have herniation c5/6 and can’t move my neck to the right.

@topwater4427

5 жыл бұрын

Diane Shipley did you have herniated disc?

@magicalindigoadult3838

4 жыл бұрын

topwater4427 me to I have that but I have right side face pain and occipital neuralgia migraines from the pinched nerve

@AliBabaZumba

10 ай бұрын

@@topwater4427how are you now?

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God God, I beg of you people, please do not get back surgery unless it's the ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT. My father in law went from being in moderate pain to now SEVERE pain after having 2 back surgeries these doctors promised would eliminate his pain. All these surgeons want to do is operate, thats their only solution. FYI - I have no idea about this specific procedure but I just want to warn a lot of you people in chat saying you want this type of stuff. Trust me, unless you are in SEVERE pain, surgery is not the answer.

@Cammy71480

Ай бұрын

Thank u for this. Its not severe enough for me

@comfortablyad2164

Ай бұрын

All surgeries, even minimally invasive ones, carry a certain risk. However, the majority of patients are satisfied with the results and get symptoms resolution

Does insurance typically cover this procedure? Is there a location near Dallas Fort-worth to get this done?