Introducing SpineUniverse Radio
Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST/1:00 pm CST, HealthRadio.net streams SpineUniverse Radio. This engaging program is aired live, with podcasts of archived shows also available for download.
SpineUniverse Radio features discussions with the top back and neck pain experts, and this week Dr. Jason M. Highsmith discusses the most dangerous sports for your spine. Are you putting your back at risk?
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Ask The Experts
The Pros and Cons of Spinal Fusion Surgery
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Question:
What are the drawbacks of having a fusion after decompression to treat spinal stenosis? Will I still be able to bend properly or will there be problems in doing so?
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Answer:
While there are some drawbacks to having a fusion, let's first address the advantages. A decompression surgery relieves nerve pain by making more space around the spinal cord and nerve roots. However, decompression can often lead to instability at the affected level. ("Level" is the word doctors sometimes use to refer to individual vertebra.)
Sometimes when enough bone is removed to decompress the nerves, the discs and facet joints can no longer maintain proper stability. When this happens...
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