Learn about low back surgery

Alternative approaches to low back surgery may spell relief, in Strongsville, Ohio with Dr. Fiorini.

If someone has or had this then read on. If the area is not stable or if there is a crowding of the spinal canal(spinal stenosis) where the spinal cord nerves pass then low back surgery such as back fusion may be the type of surgery that is needed. This procedure is performed to relieve pressure so that the nerves can work.

When regular care called conservative care does not work then in a small number of cases this surgery may have to be done.

If a bone material is placed between the vertebra the surgery is an interbody fusion and if the transverse processes with screws and wire or cages is used it is a fixation, This takes about 6 months to fuse together.

The artificial disc is new procedure and is used instead of bone material.

Also there is what is called Failed Surgical Back Syndrome or Failed Back Syndrome or Post laminectomy Syndrome. The common symptoms associated with Failed Back Syndrome include widespread or diffuse, dull and aching pain involving the back and/or legs.

There may also be abnormal sensation which may include sharp or stabbing pain in the legs.If you are thinking of having surgery remember it likely will be the last solution. Have you had a second opinion on your low-back-surgery?

Have you seen a pain management consultation?

Pain management specialists can do wonderful things for chronic pain.

Prolotherapy is a wonderful way to control pain by injecting a harmless substance into the tissue causing the body to react with pain relief.

Nerve blocks and IDET can assist in avoiding surgery over and above the obvious conservative therapy.

Are you having bladder and/or bowel symptoms? That is very important and a health care specialist should know immediately.

Did you know that the largest herniated discs have the best prognosis?

Laminectomy: When there is a condition called stenosis or a choking off of the spinal canal a procedure called a laminectomy is done to help someone that is in need of surgery for protecting them by saving their ability to remain neurologically intact.

In any event look to upper cervical care for an opinion about your condition, even if you had low back surgery.

By all means if you had low back surgery read this about this special procedure that may offer some help.