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Thank you for taking the time to watch! Hope your fusion is treating you well and you are healing up fast. Wishing you all the best!

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A very similar procedure to an ALIF, but it is done from the side of the abdomen instead of through the belly button.

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta do you recommend it over alif at l45

Thank you so much for your comment. Please keep in mind we can treat patients through e-visits and have even had someone come from Alaska to get a surgery with us. We have options if you need more insight on your spinal condition!

Thank you so much for your kind words and choosing us for your care. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey! ✨

Great question! It is possible that ADR could be used, but first the effusion needs to be treated with a facet injection for therapeutic and diagnostic reasons.

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta let's say the injection helps a lot of the back pain am I still a candidate for adr our better off with fusion

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Oh no, what happened??

Typically if there are not other posterior issues, the success can be around 85%.

My surgery is 3months l5 s1 I feel no pain but am feeling being heavy it scared me my lift side any advice

Best of luck on your MRI! Timing depends on the extensiveness of the imaging needed. Wishing you all the best!

@@spinecenterorthoatlantathank you lol, yeah it’s a more extensive MRI this time, I think I’m getting both legs and hips imaged. Usually it’s just two hours for my left hip but since it’s both it’ll take more time.

@@Ophanim-11 totally understandable. What all do you have going on with your hips?

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta It’s called Nerofibramotosis, (NF1) in my left hip but it goes down to the bone and down my leg, affects my walking quite a bit lol, my mobility, I have almost no flexibility in my left ankle. Since it’s mostly on a patch of nerves it Also causes a bunch of pain if I bump against something or sometimes for no reason at all, I’m starting a medication, gabapentin to hopefully help. They’re doing both legs because I had a new doctor and she wanted to make sure it’s not in both, cuz my right ankles not flexible either lol

@@Ophanim-11 oh wow! Definitely glad you are getting that checked out. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey! ✨

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@@spinecenterorthoatlanta dr Chappuis truly changed my life I’m thriving and have an amazing 3 year old daughter now I never imagined being able to go through another pregnancy I was in so much pain but I didn’t take any medicine other than at the hospital thanks to my surgery and the things I learned from my doctor pain medicine isn’t the life you have to live

@@sissysebring7037 Amazing!! Congrats on your daughter. You are an inspiration!

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My daughter mother had it at 15 and she’s now semi pain free at 30 But she also put on 59kg and was super heavily overweight Now that she had a stomach sleeve and lost 74kg she’s doing a lot better with her fusion (she has damaged it from 15 years of weight gain but it’s being managed and she’s recovering from the rectification surgery now and seems to be 80% pain free) But before she got depressed and gain weight 15-18 she was healing really well and had reduced pain He’s was from holes in her spine though not a back injury per say so abit different than most for the reason to have it

Great question! The pain is relative to each person, but if you are experiencing new pain in any limb that was not present before or pain persisting beyond normal surgery healing (2-3 weeks) then it is best to reach out to your provider to discuss. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!

Yes, it is best to follow up with a CT scan to get confirmation if the fusion is solid. If the fusion is solid, but screws become loose or painful then they should be removed.

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta what if the fusion isn’t solid?

@@avamolina289 If the fusion isn't solid, there are some options. Bone growth stimulator, an ACDF fusion from the front, or Posterior pedicle screws from the back. It is good to reach out to your provider to discuss all options that fit best for you. You can always set up an e-visit with us or give us a call to explore your options.

Thank you so much for your comment! If there is leg pain that was not present before surgery, it should absolutely be addressed by the surgeon. You will potentially need new imaging and a new exam to locate what is causing the leg pain. Wishing you all the best!

So sorry to hear you are going through that pain! It sounds like you may be experiencing Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It would be best to see a doctor and get reevaluated with an MRI (or possible CT scan) to see the status of the fusion and create a treatment plan from there. Please keep in mind that we do offer options for E-visits online too! Wishing you all the best.

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta what are evisits? I’ve had the scans even a ctmilogram (sp?) I know there has to be a way to fix this. I’m hopeful there is. I just so wish it was fixed and I was recouping already. I have over 14 k messages so I don’t use my email anymore I’m in the process of starting anew, but could you message me on Facebook then I can see what I could do next? It’s laureljenecedickens(KELLEY) on Facebook there’s one of my daughters myself and an Indian on my profile picture. If not I completely understand Thankyou Laurel

So sorry to hear you are still experiencing pain after your surgery. What level(s) of your spine was your procedure performed?

@spinecenterorthoatlanta it was L5/S1,yes and each day it's getting worse not better, but the biggest thing that concerns me is that again I have the nerve pain in the outside of my leg

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Make sure that your infection is completely cleared and get new imaging studies like a CT myelogram. After that a proper evaluation can be made to see if the issues can be treated surgically with a revision or if surgery is not an option with a spinal cord stimulator. Feel free to visit our website or give us a call to schedule an e-visit if you would like. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!

Thank you so much for your kind words! Sentiments like yours keep us motivated to continue our work and prioritize patient care excellence. Wishing you all the best!

So sorry to hear that you are going through all that pain. We hope your revision surgery goes well and that you find relief.

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta well it looks like my revision surgery isn't going to happen. I got a call from nevro yesterday to shut it off so I could get an MRI. I did that . but when I went in today for the MRI I was not told to bring the remote. Since I didn't bring it they refused to do the MRI. After three years of this pain and not getting anywhere ive decided to go ahead and take my life. I know it sounds selfish of me but I can't stand the pain anymore. I can't think straight , I can barely walk , and I can't sleep at night without taking pills. Doctors will not give me anything for the pain. Its been going on for almost four years with no end in sight. So my only option is to stop this pain the only way I know how. I have to wait for my wife to leave the house so I can get to the sleeping pills. Otherwise she will try and stop me. Sorry to everyone....update. My son called me and talked me down. He told me that I have to be here for my grandson and he pointed out how great my wife and I raised him. When he was young he used to get mad at me for working all the time. But now that he's a father he understands. He even got me to laugh a couple of times. Something I havent done in a long time. So I will try again. I can't say what will happen if they throw more roadblocks in my way.

@@bigbadjohnpesek9894don’t take your life The damage you will cause to your family is irreversible I was in the same place as you with my back 28 unable to walk in agony 24/7 not being able to play with my kids or raise them how I wanted and it hurt so much mentally emotionally and physically It’s a hard road but now I can run hit the gym lost 67kg, I run a company for the nicest boss I’ve ever had who understands my injury and tailored my role around it I earn a great 6 figure wage and spend sooo much time with my kids and reconnected with my ex fiancé and we’re back together Life is hard and it’s never easy but staying around is worth it Those mile stones of your children and grandchildren is something you can never explain It’s the great thing about happiness it doesn’t have to be yours for you to enjoy it There is a saying that helped me through it from my phycologist Society and family grows when men plant trees the shade of which they know they will never sit in She told me of the troubles her patients who had family or a parent take there life have and how even if things are difficult it’s so much better to be there for them even if all you can give them is a loving ear to listen and a cup of tea and company when they need you You have family and you are loved so please don’t harm yourself or your family they will never recover from that pain, and if you need someone to talk to there are always people there for you and who will listen and try to help

@@bigbadjohnpesek9894hoping everything is all good with you friend.

Thank you so much for reaching out, Laurel. We unfortunately do not take Medicaid or Medicare, but please reach out about possible options. Wishing you all the best!

So glad to hear that your are living pain-free from your microdiscectomy! What discs in your back where impacted?

Great question! Technically, pedicle screws are meant for temporary fixation while a fusion is healing. However, they can become painful or unnecessary and can be removed. Check out Dr. Chappuis talking more about pedicle screws here: th-cam.com/video/gl7p14ra-LA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-VyA8-rb5K8GqIgs

Thank you so much for the comment! Our ORs are used for both spinal and extremity surgeries. A majority of our spinal surgeries are done anterior (or through the front) so a Jackson Table is not required.

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Haha thank you for commenting and watching our videos! We appreciate it and we hope it has helped ease some of your nerves about getting the surgery. We see so many successes from ACDF procedures and we hope yours is a success for you!!

@@spinecenterorthoatlanta Thank You for your kind reply

Glad you like them! We want more people to be informed of their options and the processes.

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our videos! We appreciate it. It does seem like the screws could be a possible cause especially if the fusions are solid. Hopefully they will be able to get a better look. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey! ✨

Failed back surgery syndrome could be a possibility for your mom. Severe pain lasting that long does need to be looked at by a doctor and new imaging of her back might help assess her condition. We do offer free MRI reviews if you have a recent MRI post-op. We wish her all the best and hope she heals up soon!

Hopefully, pedicle screws do not become painful and problematic! But there are options if they do.