Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

ISO excellent hip arthroscopic surgeon in san francisco bay area

I have been diagnosed (CT hip arthrogram with contrast) with a tear involving the posterosuperior acetabular labrum - right hip. I need a great surgeon who specializes in this, preferrably sf bay area, but anywhere in california if that's what it takes. Thanks. Ann

by ann per over a year ago

spinal fussion surgery

I am going to have spinal fussion surgery in about ten days. I have been dealing with severe back and leg pain for years. I've already had surgery to remove a piece of disk that was causing leg pain. This did nothing for my back pain. They said this surgery should help the constant back pain....

by razor9069839 over a year ago

New Chair Invented To Relieve Backache

Australian therapist Mary Gale invented so called 'Bambach Saddle Seat' that helps in relieving backache. It was found, after the testing, that the chair kept the spine in its natural 'S' shape and positioned the pelvis correctly. While most chairs made the pelvis, which supports the upper body,...

by Bobby over a year ago

Spinal Cord stimulator

I had an accident at work that involved my low back 02/14/07 then had A spinal fusion on 06/05/08 then A hardware removal on 12/10/08 nothing has went good I am now disabled and had to retire I am 48year male I now have constant low back pain with pain down my right leg I am on lyrica an 2 different...

by way2fast4u160655 over a year ago

back hernations

i have 2 disc 's that are herniated + 1 that is buldging. l2 -3 is pressing on a nerve according to the MRI 2004 it started out by a tingling sensation now its a steady pain that travels down my right leg. i am still working but find it very difficult since i do physcial work. should consider...

by rodburner over a year ago

Chiropractor said i had pinched a nerve and i have seen him 4 times

Answered by a doctor

Two weeks ago i took a strong sleeping pill and slept in a bad position and now get a throbbing pain in the back of my neck , especially when i lie down to sleep at night. A chiropractor said i had pinched a nerve and i have seen him 4 times. He rubs it and twists it a bit and tells me to ice it...

by acka over a year ago

New device to help spinal cord injury patients walk

Patients with spinal cord injuries, whose recovery is not expected, finally have something to hope for. Researchers from University of Toronto developed a new device that stimulates the muscles and helps in increasing walking abilities in those patients who suffered spinal cord injuries. A...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

discophytic bar

i have been told i have a discophytic bar on C5/C6 which is 4mm in length. it is pushing into the thecum and is pushing against the cord. i would like to know what that means and what problems it would throw up if left? i have severe neck pain,restricted motion,fatigued arms and ocassional pins and...

by dave196595505 over a year ago

during backbone operation person can die due to heart probl

i wanted to know that a person can die during his/her backbone or lower parts related problem operation due to heart . if yes, what would be reasons for that. specially if his blood is 7-8 mg and 3-4 bottles blood is given to him. i would be thankful.

by gagankutta101417 over a year ago

Lumber Decompression Segmental Fixation & Fusion - 1 wk post-op

I am about 1 week post-op from my fourth back surgery - thank goodness I have an awesome surgeon and have always seen great improvement after each surgery. With this recent surgery the L3-4 fusion, I'm experiencing some sciata pain. Has anyone else had this happen? Had pain prior to surgery, seems...

by Tootse65 over a year ago