Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

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Acl Reconstruction

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Hi I had my ACL reconstruction done 7 months back and i have been playing Rugby again for the past 2 weeks, however couple of days back after i tackled a player i fely a slight pain in my knee and 5 minuites later when i tried running i felt my knee give away again. Im realy scared that i might have...

by Cyprusdin over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Palpable 'step-off', should I be worried?

Hi, I have had grade 1 spondylolisthesis for some years now. Recently, during physical examination, my doctor has extended my back and now I have a bony bump on my lumbar spine. (I have more back pain and discomfort than before) I got my x-ray done a couple of weeks later, and it showed only a very...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

shoulder pain before and after cervical fusion C6-7

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this is my first time on here and hope someone can help. i recently had an anterior cervicle fusion c6-7 and i had pain in my shoulder feeling like it was torn before and after surgery when i push or brought my right arm across my body but only with the arm bent. i had this feeling about 6-7...

by daryl27 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

severe pain following anterior discectomy

Hello, I am recovering from my 2nd ACDF. My first surgery was May 5, 2010 due to slipped disc c5-c6. I started to develop numbness, weakness in my right arm/hand with severely stiff neck and constant headaches. When I saw the neurosurgeon he avised me that injections would not work and if I was in...

by chico42 over a year ago

over a year ago by michelle P

cervical post op numbness

i was diagnosed in april of 1990 with a compression fracture at T9. This was due to several blows to the top of the head with 75-125 pound pallets. and i have had 15-60 day long head aches periodically since then. However in October of 2008 the headache grew to become severe enough to cause me to...

by EAGLEYED129508 over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

Scoliosis Surgery with Fusion,Insertion of Harrington Rod and Chronic Pain

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In 1996 I had my second major back surgery to try to relieve my chronic back pain. I had another fusion this time with the insertion of a Harrington Rod. It did not alleviate my pain, make me any straighter or taller. I am now 13 years post op and have been on and off pain meds for five years. I...

by kshattler131264 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

i have a lump inside my lower left side of my back

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i have a lump inside my lower left side of my back and it hurts randomly, but when it comes around time of hurting it stays for a few days and i can barely walk sit bend over turn a certain way. its pain is so unbearable and its been going on for 2 years on and off now. before i go to the doctors i...

by briannalila over a year ago

over a year ago by userK245845

39 year old with C7 Fusion

I am 39 years old male, that had no problems since an accident a few years ago. After years of PT and pain pills my neuro-surgeon suggested to have C7 fused Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in a few weeks, I am in lot of pain now with numbness in my right hand. I have read many other...

by njrpa144106 over a year ago

over a year ago by njrpa144106

Most effective medication used post surgery for nerve pain, ie burning senations

Has anyone out there had problems with burning sensations in their arms and neck since their spinal fusion surgery? I was wondering if this will subside eventually, and could this have anything to do with the nerves trying to repair themselves. You know it is frightening to think that this will...

by Freedmak over a year ago

over a year ago by deanamal51