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This video helped me to have some hope... thank you Dr, you are outstanding
Been exactly a week since my surgery the only hard part was the conspitation holy I thought I died
The biggest regret of my life was getting spinal fusion.
I have experienced two spinal fusion surgeries, because i broke the titanium somehow and i had to do a second one from the top to the bottom near my "tail" idk how it's called. I can guarantee you that everything in this video is truth about every word that he said.
Dr.Van Sickle did my DBS.THANK YOU DOCTOR!
McGowan is terrific! I am pleased with the work he has done. Great guy
Is it true the life expectancy of someone with sleep apnea is from 8-18 years
My second spine fusion was done 5 weeks ago. The pain is bad, but mostly tolerable. After 2 weeks, the pain is much better. I could tell that my surgery was a success after the second day. I was finally standing up straight. So happy I did it!!
I’ve had anterior and posterior fusion after a car accident, C4-C5 are fused. Still walking!
I am 66 years old and had two level disc replacement a year ago (c5/6 & c6/7). It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I even traveled across the country to get it done by Dr. Choll Kim as many of the doctors in S. FL wanted to do fusion. DO NOT give in to the surgeon who jumps right to fusion without adequate explanation. I had one doctor in FL who wanted to do FOUR levels of fusion!
I had mine done in 2001 It was horrendous I have I’d say 60% of what normal people can do with my back now Still have sciatica now and again Glad I had the op though In total A slipped disk is a problem It’s going to mess with your spinal column Beware That can cause you to be paraplegic And wheel chair bound Rather do the operation
God I hope the implant works as good as the temp did. I cant take this pain anymore.
Doctors will tell you how they will treat you for pain but what they do not tell you is it is excruciating. I’m actually typing this from rehab after my second lumbar fusion because the first one I had at Mayo failed. Be prepared for intense pain and fatigue.
I am also recovering from my 2nd spinal fusion. Yes doctors need to be more transparent when it comes to the levels of pain,length of time, and the restrictions you will have for life.
-Despite Weak Evidence, Spinal Cord Stimulators Are Big Business American Family Physician January 2024 by Kenny Lin, MD, MPH “These devices come with a high price tag ($30,000) and potential complications that include electrode migration, hematoma formation, infection, spinal cord injury, and cerebrospinal fluid leak. “Most studies reported outcomes at follow-up dates of one month or less; only one study reported outcomes at six months.” Overall, the body of evidence was assessed as having significant bias, including selection bias (five studies), performance and detection bias (10 studies), attrition bias, and selective reporting bias. “The largest study, with 50 participants, found no statistical benefits. Three smaller trials suggested that “adding spinal cord stimulation to medical management may slightly improve function and slightly reduce opioid use in the medium term (i.e., one to less than 12 months).” “The data do not support the use of spinal cord stimulation to manage low back pain outside of a clinical trial, and it is unclear if spinal cord stimulation has long-term clinical benefits to reasonably outweigh the costs and risks of surgical intervention.” “In a 2020 letter to health care providers, the FDA reported that over the preceding four-year period, it received “a total of 107,728 medical device reports related to spinal cord stimulators intended for pain, including 497 associated with a patient death [representing 428 deaths], 77,937 with patient injury, and 29,294 with device malfunction.” That seems like an unacceptably high rate of unintended effects for a device with modest benefits.”
Thank you for answering some of my questions. I have cervical spine stenosis pain numbness tingling. One surgeon would like to do ACDF C3 four C4 5C65 and C67 fusion. Another surgeon suggest three disc displacements., Though he said he may have to fuse one when he got in there due to the fact there was a cyst on a vertebrae. The opinions were within the last month within the same MRI or MRIs. I’m extremely active 57 year-old weight training, w nine-year-old boy. far from normal in that department. I also have stenosis in my lower back that doctors have discussed operating since my 20s. I’ve learned to live with that kind of at a certain level cervical pain really went south two months ago. I’m confused exactly what to do. Anyone can help. Let me know. I live in Florida.
Elon musk has 2 level cervical Fusiiin , 8-10 pain level down to 1-4 daily. So not gone but greatly reduced. I bring him up bc you know the richest man on the planet has the BEST , team , surgeons , advisors and they told him ARD- but my point is - he still has some pain but he has full range of motion practically. I’d do the disk replacement . Maybe give it a few months to see how it is but I’d go for that if they actually think you are a candidate for the ADR. Best of luck. Awesome you have a 9 yr old son at 57 - that gives me hope.
Great lecture
Bravo
This is a superb video, marred only by the nerve-wracking music underlying the spoken words.
I KNOW! I don't know why so many do this! Almost intolerable.. ='(
All i can say if you walk dont get this surgery or any other back surgery you will never feel right again ,been 4 years the doctors donr care they are like bring in another i gotta pay for that boat house
I’m sorry that if your experience, but I have had the opposite experience and walking and day to day activities are better!
I understand. I had the surgery 4 months ago and don't feel.my left leg still. It's been 4 months. Had complications so a simple decompression end up in another compression with fusion. Lost so much blood end up with 4 blood transfusions. Started getting bruises on my left leg. I hope this goes away
I'd be skeptical.
I just ❤ Elon Musk!
I am fused from either T1 / T2 to L3/L4 is it a possibility that is why i now have a herniation around c5 c6 or could it just be fron pressure transfering to the above unfused segment from lifting items that might be too heavy for the muscles in mt back shoulder and neck becsuee it came on 1 week after i lifted a very heavy child and then i had ear pains from it but relaised i was getting ear pains earlier in the year when i probably lifted things doing house decluttering and house repairs and perhaps it was progressing and got worse with lifting the child?
I had a L5 S1 surgery in September 2023 . Im in more pain now than before..Recent test show I have severe scare tissue on my scars and the screw on my left side went into my nerve that controls my leg so I been having non stop leg spasms. I told my surgeon I was in bad pain and have non stop spasms even was hospitalized ...they are now saying I have to redo my surgery to remove the screw to prevent the pain and spasms.. smh ..
Oh my goodness! Prayers for you 🙏🏻
Is 31 years old too young for disc replacement surgery?
I had disc replacement surgery a few days ago, just a few days after my 37th birthday...
@@shukripetersen8750how does the disc feel when you woke up from surgery?
@NiccBlacc-NCBC I felt abit tender after surgery but was allowed to move my head immediately after, a few weeks now post surgery I'm back to normal.
This is really useful. I have multilevel (C4 to C7) disc herniation (from a severe whiplash injury a few years ago) and degeneration with mild signal changes in the cord at C4/5. I also have Hypermobile EDS. I have just lost the use of my left hand and so I'm now waiting for a referral to the spinal team (I'm in the UK so the wait may be a long one!) My concern was the impact of a fusion on adjacent vertebra as this is a recognised issue for fusion surgery in EDS - and a problem I've had with other fusion surgery (not spine). It looks like disc replacement and debridement(?) is the best option. Restoring hand function is a work in progress! 😅
I hope you better soon. Have you had your surgery already?
But the artificial disc may pop up out of its place after surgery.
wrong
Also doctors will fix the structure of the spine but they don’t rid you of the pain. No doctor would say your pain will go away.
I had L5 S1 fusion. It took me a year to be physically and mentally ok. It hurt like hell. It’s one of the most painful surgeries. Post surgery i had constant lower back pain and still do. Now my leg goes numb and it weak and sometimes gives out. The fusion destroyed my life and still hurts and get worse though out the day. Ten years prior I had a discectomy of the L5 S1 and it was great after 6-8 weeks I was back to normal activities. They made me believe that the fusion would have the close to the same pain level. Now 13 years after I have adjacent segment disease and need two level fused. I hate having back pain it’s exhausting because it’s the main part of almost every movement. Between the pain and meds I lay around and sleep most of the day. It’s not living it’s just existing. Knowing they will do two more levels isn’t very uplifting. Adjacent segment disease for the level next to the fused is common and usually goes bad around ten years from original back fusion.
Hi I totally understand. I had lumbar spine surgery on December 14/ 2023. It’s been 1 month . I am going through lots of pain . My legs hurt so bad and numbness plus I can’t sleep well during night of leg pain. Any way thank you for your information and I pray for your quick recovery ❤️🩹 god bless you and your family 🙏
Prayers for you 🙏🏻
@@Druk1616hello I had this surgery last march 2023 also everything went well now I have to go back in because the back pain came back and when they did a CT scan revealed a screw was cracked that they put in and now I’m in so much pain I’m having surgery on April 15 to relieve some of this pain and pray to God that this works because this back pain is so severe it is hard for me to function. And sleep at night.
I have watched this video and it has given me a full understanding of what my Doctor in my area want to do for L4 and L5 fusion surgery to reduce my pain and I just hope that the doctor I'm using for my surgery has a full approach like this Doctor explained. This is a awesome video.
I am 29 Military Vet Third surgery this upcoming week Getting L4-L5 fusion done. L3-L4 is somewhat issue not fused. L5down is that bad. How has your recovery been if you don’t mind me asking. Have you heard of disc replacement?
Was watching this video. I was impressed. I stayed in south Africa. Did spinal fusion 3 years back even today I'm still in pain.my back hurts like hell.
I have been told I need spinal fusion surgery, but God bless those with scoliosis. There is always something to be grateful for.
Fuck fusions, thats all every surgeon wants.. how many get kick backs from doing fusions? Anybody with any sense should look at deuk spine institute for laser disc repair... save your body the pain for future problems.. dont listen to these clowns
Truest info I've heard about this surgery 😊
I'm screwed. 52 and just got an xray. I can barley walk today.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge Much appreciated
Dr Van sickle performed deep brain stimulation via robot on me about 2 years ago now. It was July and August of 2021. My life was forever changed by meeting this wonderful, humble, sweetheart of a doctor. You should consider yourself very fortunate to have this man in the operating room. His entire staff is very compassionate and knowledgeable. 2 years later my husband has retired from the military and were in Virginia and are forever home thanks to Dr Van sickle and his staff. I'm still independent without a cane or a walker. I've now had young onset Parkinson's for almost 12 years now. I'm still completely independent and it's because of DBS! I would do it all over again. If you see this doc, I'm still doing good here in Virginia.❤
Great video! Lots of helpful information. Goodness I wish you practiced in the Atlanta area. I’ve been told I need Fusion from T9-Pelvis. Plus scoliosis. My sister needed C2-T2, but today the surgeon and her agreed on just three levels fused. Much better! I would love to do it too! My surgeon at U of M (sister lives in Ann Arbor and might be able to somewhat care for me) wants to do the whole thing on me, and that scares the living daylights out of me! 40:12 Love the messages you are sending. Please keep going, and please let me know if you move anywhere near the Atlanta area!
In the Atlanta area, have you checked out Emory University Hospital Spine Program? There is an impressive KZread video of patients who have had great success with large scoliosis surgeries there (I think the KZread video is called Scoliosis Town Hall).
I’m seeking medical opinions for disk replacement vs fusion and was told by a neurosurgeon that because my spinal cord is being compressed and showing sign of damage I couldn’t do a artificial disk replacement. Fusion is the only way to go. But a orthopedic surgeon said I he could perform disk replacement. I would much rather as I’m only 37. Which is the best way to go?
Did you get any answers? I’m 38 and my neurosurgeon is recommending fusion. I don’t want a lifetime of surgeries
Consult Dr Schmitz in Dusseldorf Germany, he has massive experience!!
@@kaitlynwiggins2328 I had the disc replacement at c4-c5 neurosurgeon did the procedure. I never got any relief and the pain is almost worse now. It’s been 8 months and now the neurosurgeon is saying he needs to remove the artificial disc and do a fusion from c4-c7
I’m only 39. That’s why I went for the artificial disc. The surgeon said my body didn’t like that space to be open. He said bone spurs are already growing at the level I had the surgery. I was told a fusion would fix it.
BULLSHIT...this is a typical conservative response by MANY doctors. I was told the same thing before seeing Dr. Choll Kim in San Diego. I had to fly from FL to CA to have the surgery, but it was worth it.
The Germans left ball and socket disc replacements more than a decade ago, viscoelastic discs such as cp-esp and lp-esp are far superior to anything in the US, and they are doing many 3 and 4 levels successfully!
I watched a video in Germany on it this guy had 4 done and was a new person
Dr Boone did both my cervical and lumbar fusion. He was a fantastic Dr, I highly recommend a consult with him. I wish he was still in Houston. Thank you Dr Boone.
So wonderful that you are doing well. Thank yo for your recommendation!
iM 68 .On 6/20 i am having minimal invasive surgery for L2 S1 and spinal stenosis . Its not that my pain is that bad , I have tried everything , and now I can only walk very small distances . Thank you dr for your video and what you do ! Bob M .
Hello. How did your surgery go? Hope you are doing well and thanks for watching our video!
@neurosurgeryone dr it actually went very well . My dr did minimal invasive he went from my left side. Day number 9 im on oxy 5mg and 750mg muscle relaxer 4 times a day . That's controlling my pain. TY DR.
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Dr. Prall is fantastic! He did surgery on my best friend’s back and totally changed her life. Thank you Dr. Prall. 👍🏼👍🏼
Very good information comparing anterior and posterior spinal surgery...
Hi, I did a 2 level ACDF (C4,C5) 2014.. now it seems that C3 above and specially C6 below are also impacted and I would need to make a 4 level ACDF !! is there any way to take away the current 2 level ACDF C4&5 and replace it with the Protese Disk for better mobility ?
Yes for better mobility
Excellent question I have 3level fusion don’t want to have this kind of surgery too tough for me and I just have 2 month. Since
99 percent no.. in the 1% chance the fusion of the vertebrae fails, maybe.. there aren't many guys in the world doing that though
Thank you very much. Excelente presentation!
My dr. Wants to fuse neck and back replace 4 disc from commercial vehicle who hit me in which I was a passenger,been over a year, 1st dr. Kept pushing for surgery ,then I got second opinion doing 1st round injects neck next week and and whole round again in lower back soon. Surgery’s are scary as hell 2 fusions 4 disc. I got time I know my case is gonna take years.
I'm in kinda the same boat -- I've seen 3 neurosurgeons now and they all say that I need from 2-4 laminectomies in lumbar and either 3 ACDF or 3 disk replacements in cervical spine. I'm not excited to jump into something so invasive. I just found Sonospine in Phoenix, AZ and I'll have them review my case. They look/sound very promising and their process makes a lot of sense to me, but IDK yet if I'm a candidate. They sure have a lot of positive reviews from patients!. I hope that you find success 👍
Nope