Spine surgery is indicated for patients who continue to have back pain and lower body weakness even after trying different treatments. The most common spine surgeries are spinal fusion, laminectomy, foraminotomy, diskectomy, interlaminar implant, and disk replacement.
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Can a nerve disorder cause weakness and bladder problems?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old male. I am suffering from a unique neurological disorder for about 5 years. I have consulted many doctors, but there is no improvement. So, I want your suggestion in regard to this. I am explaining my problem below. Five years ago, one morning when I got up from bed, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have numbness and weakness in legs, difficulty in walking and difficulty in passing urine. Please scan and send all the reports you have with you. We will evaluate and get back to you. Read Full »
I am having neck pain after anterior discectomy of C3, C4 and C5. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old, before 16 years underwent anterior discectomy of c3c4&c4c5 with fusion. Even had neck pain and pain got radiated to neck and back while working. Suffering with pain for 16 years but I got used to it. But for past few months neck became very very week am not able ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and medical history along with the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The problem does not seem to be due to the fused C3-4 or C4-5 levels. In fact a disc prolapse at C5-C6 with nerve compression is causing t... Read Full »
My father was put on opioids after his spine surgery. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had a bacterial spine infection around L4/L5 which required surgery. The surgery was to remove the parts of the bone that were attacked by the bacteria, to install bolts and a small fixture to stabilize L4/L5, and to install a drain to remove the pass from the abscess. Sinc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query. Based on the information you provided, it is important to note that pain management is highly individualized and should be tailored to each patient's specific needs and circumstances. The appropriate dosage for pain management can vary widely d... Read Full »
Do I require surgery for compressed nerve and back pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I suffered a back injury at work nine months ago while lifting an order of 20 batteries weighing 44 pounds each. When I lifted the last battery of the order, I felt a sharp pain in my lower back and my left leg that made me collapse, and I was rushed to the hospital. I have seen a number o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would suggest you undergo endoscopic or microsurgical discectomy surgery for your back pain as soon as possible without further delay. You can also consider disc replacement as an option. Regarding your symptoms, I would like to tell you that we human beings ... Read Full »
What is causing my chest tightness and twitches post-spinal surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,Lately, I feel a rubber band-like feeling around my abdomen up to my chest. I am having difficulty breathing at some point. I also feel twitches at the sides of my neck. I recently had spinal surgery due to Potts disease. I lie down most of the time because I am still unable to walk. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Well, you have a rubber band-like sensation around your abdomen. I assume you are referring to abdominal tightness, also known as bloating, which can be caused by indigestion (as evidenced by your diet and resting sta... Read Full »
How to get relief from sacroiliac joint pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I have severe pain in my sacroiliac joints (eight years). The doctors focused only on my lumbar sacral spine, and it has got fused for two years. However, the pain persisted. I found after surgery that bilateral sacroiliitis showed up on MRI for two years. I saw a rheumatologist for the fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have spondyloarthritis.You may benefit from TNF (tumor necrosis factor) blockers. They will help in controlling your disease. What is your HLA-B27 status? Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had undergone cervical spine surgery recently and still have difficulty swallowing. Also, there is a pus collection around the incision and itching. I have been on the following medications: Wellbutrin, Zanaflex, Oxycodone, Protonix, Pepcid, Lexapro, Results, and Topamax.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know the following details regarding your surgery to assist you further.Do you have any low-grade fever?For what medical condition was the surgery done?What antibiotic medication are you taking?Did you ... Read Full »
Do I need surgery for spinal issues with weak and stiff hands?
Query: Hi doctor, Lately, I have felt weird about my hand, like tiredness and stiff. I travel a lot due to work, so I thought this was why my hand was tired. But I did a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a check-up. I will attach the report. I have a problem with my spinal cord. The doctor said it needs... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, you did not attach the complete images of obtained MRI. Nevertheless, the attached reports are enough to show your serious si... Read Full »
I have double thoracolumbar scoliosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have double thoracolumbar scoliosis with a curvature of 40 degrees. Can a spinal decompression surgery improve my condition? If yes, then by how many inches will my height improve? I have lost a lot of height due to the condition. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. If the curve was greater than 30 degrees before peak height was reached during or after the onset of menstruation, then there is a strong likelihood for the need for surgery. Based on the skeletal maturity of the ... Read Full »
I have left leg sciatica with a referred pain down the heel. Will surgery help?
Query: Hi doctor, I have left leg sciatica. There is no back pain, but there is a referred pain down to the heel. I have recurring flare ups once in every six to eight months. I am currently taking Advil 3200 mg per day and ice. I feel great once the Advil kicks in. I got a selective nerve block on L5-S1 b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your symptoms. Before we go ahead and discuss the MRI, I would like to know some more clinical details. You said pain in the left leg. I would like to know here that which aspect of your leg is it. Either is it in the inner part or outer part or front or back... Read Full »
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