Hi Chester, I finally had surgery,a Laminectomy, on the 2,3,4, and 5 lower lumbar region. I had it done on June 13 th and have been healing well. I feel great and am more mobile and living with less pain. My stamina is slowly increasing. I am happy that I had the surgery done. Your video presentations gave me information and courage to get the Laminectomy done. Thank you for sharing information like you do.
I fell in 2015 and had cages and screws to fuse l four and five. In six months the bad was as bad as before. Fast forward to 2023. My mri showed severe stenosis, a torn disc, two ruptured discs, facet disease, and a couple of other things. I don’t want another fusion. I am hopeful with this video that maybe in a few years I can get the latest and best surgery. I am a sixty seven year old female. I have a lot of pain, but I walk, push mow, rode a riding lawn mower, garden , clean house etc. I do take a mild pain pill four times a day. I hope with your help I can get help in the future. When it is cold, I am miserable. Thank you sooo much for this.
I'm 65 years young, and have 3 to 5 Herniated Disks in my back, Spine is curved, Spinal Stenosis, and other issues with my back. Doctors at Pain Clinic said get cortisone shots in my back. Would give me some relief. Explained that I've tried and it works for about 4 weeks. Also, the 4 th cortisone shot. Doctor hit a nerve ? It was such extreme pain. All I could do was pray and cry. I was told pain pills will not work, and getting anxiety just thinking of this shot again. Last option is back surgery. This issues started in 2007 and gotten severe enough. To think on those shots again. Thanks, you for these video. God Bless
Thank you doctor , I appreciate your time in making this video and sharing your knowledge , I have been living with spinal cord and vertebra damage for 33 yrs and it's great to see people such as yourself coming up with new solutions and technology to reduce people's suffering and hopefully improve their lifestyle. Thanks and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
I have Lower Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and have tried to avoid surgery because I was warned that it is not always successful. I have had cortisone type injections but they are no longer effective. Your video gives me hope that surgery using modern technological advances might be an option for me. I wish you were my orthopaedic surgeon. Thank you very much for giving me hope.
Thank you for the best explanation of lumbar spinal stenosis and treatments, etc. I am sharing these videos with friends and family so they can understand clearly what stenosis is and how it can be treated. A year ago very little information was available online. Now there is so much I often feel overwhelmed with the videos including physicians and physical therapists. Thank you very much for your presentations.
This was so interesting. I had surgery for spinal stenosis about 15 years ago when the surgeon inserted an IDD (intraspinal distraction device) between L3 and L4 vertebrae, which was very successful. However my symptoms of numbness/pain have now returned and are impacting on my mobility. I live in the UK and the surgeon I saw never mentioned any of these devices. Neither did I have a physical examination which surprised me, and I was interested to hear you thought that was important. I think this is due, in part, to funding of the NHS so maybe I will have to look into consulting someone privately. Your video has shown me how far techniques have advanced over the last ten years and I have a clearer idea of what is available. Thank you for posting this.
Government services do not use the latest technology. It cost too much and they don't care. When it comes to excellent health care, you have to pay for the best. I can understand your feelings and pain and wish you the best. Keep your weight in check, too.
Mine was cervical 3 level using cadaver bone graft wedges secured by a plate and screws...my neck was falling forward Best surgery ever Oh and the cost was approx 35k just for the surgery
Thank you for your interesting video. I was just diagnosed with lower back stenosis and orthopedic doctor suggested having surgery to put pins in my back. My concern is that he told me he would go through my belly button. I told him I needed to do more research. I do suffer extremely painful lower back, buttocks side of my hip, down my left leg and foot now. The pain is more extreme at night and have a difficult time sleeping. Thank you very much.
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I fx my lumbar age 9,, had surgery 13 years ago, now 58., Now coping with Entire spine pain and issues 24/7., Needing alot more surgeries and Refusing them and Narcotics for my mind numbing Pain.,, Am a disabled RN and unable to do my ER trauma work for many years now! BROKEN HEART 💔.,, Depression and anxiety disorder being Tx by my new primary care provider. She's an Angel from Heaven, and You are too, Doc n Friend.,, Can't Thank You Enough.. Sending love and prayers from Georgia USA 🇺🇸🙏❤.., You Know of Anyone Like You in the Atlanta area??? 😢🎉😊 Wishing I was able to Travel to You, Doctor. !! ✨
I am a 71 year old engineer with spinal stenosis and I deal with it everyday. At least I'm retired but I do miss my active days. I used to get up before work in my forties and run four miles before work. Watching the surgical youtube videos freaks me out. And I know better than to think narcotics are the answer. So you are not alone out there! 🤔
Thanks, suffering a herniated disc & bulging disc atm, already had surgery 16 years ago & assessing my options. This is the best explanation I've come across so far. The others are too simplified.
Many thanks Dr Donnelly, for this excellent presentation, I followed your presentation step by step. I have the issue of Spinal stenosis, causing me to have walking issues and lower back pain. I am very grateful to you for helping me to understand the issues of spinal stenosis and treatment Modalities. I hope and pray that you will be able to help me. With many thanks and prayers. Sincerely, Mubariz Naqvi Amen
This is great information as I am currently suffering with spinal stenosis. The pain is not so severe, it is the numbness of my leg and foot that is extremely bad after walking for maybe 5 to 10 minutes. I was trying to avoid surgery, but I might have to reconsider. I want my mobility back. I am just 61 years young and would love to be able to walk without that severe numbness. it feels like at times I am going to fall due to the weakness.
Thank you doctor for a wonderfully explained educational video on the subject...!!! It makes sooo very much sense when you can actually see the techniques used today to treat and alleviate patients from intense pain and inhabilities in their living... It is also gratifying to know that research continues and the various ways brand new technology is used... Thank you again...!!! I have subscribed to continue keeping abreast of science's continued development...!!!
Thank you for this excellent educational video Disabled war veteran Scotland with various issues at my lumber region. Waiting to see Neurological surgeons soon. 👍🏴
May the Lord bless you for all this information as I said back in the '90s the Hershey medical center denied me anymore treatment I don't think they had anything else to offer
This is a excellent overview of new technologies in fusion surgeries. I had a microdisectomy about a year and half ago but have continued issues from foraminal stenosis. After one more ESI I may have to decide on an offered TLIF surgery. This video gives me some more questions to ponder.
I thank you for your explanation. None of my Dr. Ever explained like the way you explained. I had spinal stenosis surgery in 2019. I was able to walk before the surgery. But after the surgery, I wasn't able to walk until today. Pain and burning sensation are getting worse than before. Now the want me to have neck spinal stenosis surgery. But for me, since I have been suffering for 4 years now, I decided to say no. This is enough. No need for surgery again.
Thank you so much, I'm having the same problem. Thank you for being there, thank you for being one of them. Americans, that's for America love. You, thank you, thank you. Thank you thank you
Thanks Doc. That’s the best explanation that I’ve heard on this subject. I knew all of it except the new information and devices. Had 2 back operations 85, 92 and need some more now. So my GP Doctor and I will discuss next moves after seeing this. Thanks again for producing this.
Thank you for this! I have stenosis in my neck & lower back. Also my tailbone has issues. 13 bones/joints in total. I’m jumping through the insurance hoops atm. Which is terrible. No pT is going to help. No shot in the spine is going to fix it. But the insurance companies want to waste money, my time, and give me more pain 🙄 I hope my surgeon is as good as you seem. ✌️
Great presentation, Doc, thank you. I have severe L3-4 central stenosis; I wonder what the differences are between seeing a neurosurgeon vs a spine surgeon? Thank you again.
Awesome presentation, I am only 29 years old and have to meet with a local surgeon next week and i am hoping these newer technologies will be offered as i have L3-4: There is disc desiccation with mild height loss. There is a broad right central protrusion. There is narrowing of the subarticular zones on the right more than left and moderate central canal stenosis. No significant neural foraminal stenosis. L4-5: There is disc desiccation with mild height loss. There is a large, broad right central disc protrusion. There is severe spinal canal stenosis with crowding of cauda equina and effacement of the subarachnoid space. The thecal sac measures 3 to 4 mm in diameter. No significant neural foraminal stenosis.
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
Do you take Medicare and AARP gap policy F Thanks for explanation of new technologies and how to do telemedicine with you . I have had Injections in my lumbar and cervical spine and Occipital Nerve injection with success .I do p t couple of times a year for flare ups. I have pain management Dr that keeps me active- gardening care of my home walking.He prescribes Narco -one week worth 4 tablets a day -I only use1/2 a tablet usually less then once a day. So my RX last a very long time. Retired RN-Orthopedic Being an active person at 77 is possible if I have my team of Dr Pain maintenance PT Keep moving Positive Vibes Posture is IMPORTANT Thank You
Hey there, Dr. Donnally does about 15 new patient telemedicines💻 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We can’t take Medicaid. Private pay is sometimes an option, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for your 1st visit. (The only HMO we take is BCBS). 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough and is a misuse of your time. It needs to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed or wanted. Cant stress this enough, must have BOTH: x rays and MRI. 4- You need to get your CD of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will NEVER send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🥰(or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html - Again- no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.
Thanks so much for all the explanations. I was diagnosed with severe bilateral stenosis level 4/5 and some 6 bulging discs. Will see neurosurgeon in about a month. Just wondering if neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon is better. I will go to Hoag Spine Centre in Tustin Ca.
Dr. CHESTER, you are the man! Best explanations and overview of current techniques and cause and effect. I am freaking out about my C-spine MRI and I am so glad I came by this video in my search. I will ask my NS about the ultrasound knife and the lifts on my visit coming up. What facility to you operate in? Thanks!
Oh' what wondeful you program. Me just this 4-5 and etc on my back,,this is many many year. Therrible pain often when stanting and sitting. Abbarently they couldn't,,fix it. I was left in pain. But no can do. Thank you very much this you video,,its good. Byee, Finland friends. 👋🎄〰️〰️〰️🌏
Hi Doc, im in Newfoundland Canada and waiting to see a surgeon but the wait times are so long, from the time I had my MRI to my appointment date which is March of 2024 is 11 months long. Im having nerve pain fro L5 S1 and drop foot and unable to move my toes all on the left side. Thanks for sharing your video. 0:37
Been looking for an up to date surgeon and you appear to be state of the Art. Very interested having the UltraSonic technique...Just set up a phone visit. Would love to see Texas.
About 15 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After asking questions, I opted for what was new back then: robotic laproscopic surgery. It was my introduction to the Intuitive's DaVinci Surgical System. At that time, it was a fairly new way to do surgeries, but these days it is quite common. I tell this only because the urologist who did the surgery was a very young guy. As I talked to him, he told me that most of the surgeons at that time who were doing robotic surgeries were younger guys. Why? Because 1) the younger guys grew up playing video games and were used to using computerized devices, and 2) the older guys were set in their ways and reluctant to put in the time to learn how to use the more modern machinerys. As I listen to Dr. Donnally, i hear him talking about these newer "tools" available to aid in spinal surgeries. Sure, these tools are super cool and all, but will the older surgeons be inclined to reject using them because they don't want to spend the time learning how to skillfully use them?
@@DonnallySpineConsult Thank you for the invitation. I live on the other side of Houston, making it about a 6 hour drive just one way. Hopefully you will get an office or a branch of yours down our way at some point. Still, you did an outstanding job of explaining the technologies, to where even I could understand it.
Thank Doc fot valuable video i lave cervical stenosis and i have tingling numbness in both hand and feets abd i feel day by day got wors but still no weakness in my feets please how much cost the surgery of laminectomy and which country such technology available
Thanks for all of the info I was diagnose Diffuse Disc bulge in L3 - L4 Grade 3 disc dessiccation in L4-L5 Grade 2 disc dessiccation in L5-S1 Then what they did is Epidural Steroid Injection As of now no changes happen. still I feel the weakness and numbness of my lowerback going to the feet
Well, lets Telemed📲 email insurance info! THEN mail📨 or upload💿💻 MRI & X-RAYs from within 1yr. See my bio more info! 📧: Spine@TSCspine.com - th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for all your information I have arthritis in the cervical and lumbar facets and several years ago had multiple ablations for lumbar facet pain. I have lower back and SI pain all the time-I just had X-ray of painful left hip and was told I have hip displasia and mild arthritis. Dr. Said the lumbar spine showed severe arthritis with severe narrowing of the discs. I will be doing PT again for the hip pain -but what can be done for the back pain? Thank you
I have C-D rods in my back from 35 years ago, had X-rays for worsening stiffness and soreness the last 10 years, so my ortho surgeon wants me to see a neurosurgeon to even determine what type of imaging to pursue. I already had X-rays, but an MRI isn’t an option due to the rods in my back; the CT with myelogram might be dicey with the hardware and fusion. I have no pain in my legs or backside, so I’m thinking just a regular CT will do.
Wow, I learned a lot. I still believe I would still have had to have rods and screws put in, back in 2014, but I found some of the newer things very interesting. I do have a question after someone has the rods and screws done, how often should it be checked by the surgeon? I had myeomalasia in my thoracic spine. Also have had 5 fx since, all thoracic. Thanks for the new info., and how you explained it!
I've had neck surgery. Through the front. Two back surgeries. Now lm told l have a a crushed disk back of neck. Lower back above two back surgeries now i have to surgery again on my back .lm scared now .
I so appreciate this video! Thank you so much Dr, Donnally lll! My back doctor wants to fuse my 5 discs in my lumbar spine. I have mild stenosis in t12 to L1, severe stenosis in L1 to L2, moderate stenosis in L2 to L5. Degenerative Facet Disease in T12 thru L5 . Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L1 to L4 with small circumferential disc bulge and unroofing of the disc. Moderate disc bulge in L1 to L2. Mild disc bulge in L2 thru L5. Are there any new procedures that could be done instead of fusing all 5?
Well, lets Telemed email insurance info! THEN mail📨 or upload MRI & X-RAYs from within 1yr. See my bio more info! Email: Spine@TSCspine.com - th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
Can you please explain what a spinal laminectomy of L4, L5 is? I had procedure but didn’t understand fully what it was but knew it would offer some relief from pain
My Father went for a lumbar spine micro-desectomy surgery at the time of suture removal we observe infection at the surgical site infection and not cured by antibiotics hence re-open surgery once again is done but after 1month pain comes and get again spinal infection comes why and what is the reason of repeated infections
Ever had any patients with myelopathy have an mri & the mri stimulated & intensified their nerves ? My eyes physically jiggled in their sockets during my MRI. Like the mri stimulated my nerves causing muscle tremors. I was trembling all over like crazy & i wasn’t doing it! I couldn’t help any of it. The tech was so irritated with all the movement she put a weight on my feet but the machine was making my nerves go crazy tremoring my muscles & it hurt quite a bit. I’ve had tons of MRI’s & CT’s for POP. I’ve had 4 surgeries to fix it & I never had this happen during any imaging until I had this cervical myelopathy. Now I’m terrified of MRI’s. It hurt like heck
Back in the 1990s I went to the Hershey medical center in Pennsylvania and they told me there's nothing we can do for you have things progressed that it possibly can be helped now
Need CD 💿 of X-Rays & MRI. On top of my website (in bio) is link to upload images, FROM YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 Please email: Spine@TSCspine.com - th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
In June of 2018 i awoke at around 3 am, I told my wife that I had the worst pain in my right hip and running down my leg that I had ever experienced in my life. I got up and couldn’t get any relief. I went to urgent care as soon as they opened. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Long story made short they orthopedic doctors wanted me to go to a different city telling me that I needed as many as four discs fused in my lumbar. Thankfully I found a neurosurgeon here in my city that got rid of my stenosis without doing all those fusions, I’m not sure how he did this but I’m thinking it might have been the hydroponic scalpel. My pain is completely gone and this was done in March of 2019. I’m so glad I found this Dr. My life would have been so altered if I would have had four discs died in my lower back.
@@christineZagorski Evansville In, it right on the southern tip with the Ohio river bordering it. The Drs name was Eric Goebel. Pronounced Gabel. And I meant to say ultrasonic scalpel. Good luck.
Thank you for the video, it very informative, I have a question have the C3,C4,C5 pressing against the nerves, it's causing numbness in both of my feet mostly my toes. I was told i have to get surgery Cervical fusion. is there another way to avoid surgery.
Thank you for the video, doctor. I have severe to critical lumbar stenosis from L3 to L5. Is there anyone in the Philadelphia area that you would recommend for these procedures? I'm especially interested in the ultrasound blade. I don't know it that would be indicated for my condition. Thank you
Need CD 💿 of X-Rays & MRI. On top of my website (in bio) is link to upload images, FROM YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 Please email: Spine@TSCspine.com - th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
Hi Doc,I will have my surgery in one month by now, disc herniation c5-c6,arthroplasty disc replacement, I also have ferominal stenosis, will this surgery treat my stenosis as well? This is what I did not understand. Can you please help?
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
Hello,Dr Donnally fantastic video! Very nice animations and explanations. Dr have you heard about a situation called “back mice?” Like a hernia/lipoma that sits right above the SI joint that is a lump probably the size of a half dollar maybe that can be palpated and it moves under the skin. These press on nerves and it’s so painful. I’m hoping to have an orthopedic surgeon look at it and remove it. Any experience with Back Mice?
@@DonnallySpineConsult thanks for the reply doctor! So is that “not really”, suggesting you’ve never heard of the term to describe a real condition [subfascial fat herniation]? Or is that not really, like “it’s snake oil, doesn’t exist” type stuff? Take care sir.
@@TakeTheRide that’s because lots of them have never heard of it. And god forbid they read and research some a bit after med school for the love of god. It’s basically a episacral fat herniation, subfascial herniated lipoma. Usually form over the iliac crest both sides. My left lipoma has pretty much paralyzed me in bed. The most debilitating pain I’ve ever had. I found a Dr. Plastic surgeon that’s familiar. I’m having it excised in a week. I’ve been begging to be seen earlier the pain is off the charts and pain meds don’t even touch it really. He’s out until next week.
Thank you Dr. Chester, I am looking for surgeon in Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺 to do an UltraSonic Surgery instead of Fusion! Can someone in Australia help me to find a Surgeon. Thank you
My lumbar pain is rapidly hobbling me, upright only 8-10 minutes at a time. Only relief is sofa surfing. What kind of doctor should I see for diagnosis? Am 74.
Great explanations but I’m confused… if you remove the bones on the back of the spine (lamina?) isn’t the spinal column exposed? Don’t the bones protect the spinal column?
I just had back surgery but want to ask if once the Thecal Sac is damaged, can surgery repair the damage so that I can get control of my bladder again? I am told it takes a long time for nerves to heal. It has been 3months.
This is very interesting. I am suffering from lumbar disk degeneration disease with multi- level spinal stenosis associated with severe sciatic pain. No hope, as I have only been receiving pain killers that don't relief the pain and physical therapy. Thank you for explaining.
I have Spondylosis, of course arthritis and disc compression. You said that these are disqualifying for disc replacement. But if you have the capability of smoothing the bone around the facet joints via the oscillating tool, why would the artificial disc not be able to be used? You could clean up the arthritis and re-center the spine. Would that stablize the spine and qualify for the disc replacement? I understand that the vertebrae is slipping, but would the artificial disc correct that also? Also, the surgeon i have consulted didn't mention lateral or front entry for a "larger" correction cage. Would this maybe a preference or maybe i don't need a larger correction since he is recommending fusion for my issues? Thanks
Spinal stinosis,,bulged disc degenerative disc disease arthritis,,Dr did MRI that showed this diagnosis,suggested Laminectomy,,I said what else I could do and injections ,,I've had one injection,,helped for 3 months,,now I'm in great pain again ,,so scheduled another injection but what do you say about success rate for Laminectomy??
I’m 28 yo M recommended this surgery twice due to multiple car accidents. I’ve been recommended to fuse c6/7 & t1. I’ve already done a lot of physical therapy and chiropractic work. None of that really seem to help. I also had trigger point injections and epidural steroid and injections and those only lasted a couple days. Is there any other nonsurgical things I can do? The only reason I didn’t want to get to the surgery is the loss of mobility Turning left to right, which I only found out through watching videos.
What type of doctor do you go to for this testing and this may possibly be why I started getting hip pain but it goes further than the hit that goes to a sore spot right right below my hip and my thigh
I had surgery for spinal stenosis 12 years ago. I had 2 tintanium rods inserted from L3 to S1. Now I have tingling and numness in my legs and feet. I have recently had a MRI and the results show I have 3 bulging discs at L1,2, & 3; compression fracture at T12 and spinal stenosis at S1. I have been referred to a neurosurgeon in Toronto, Ontario. I had a very difficult time 12 years ago. I do not want to have invasive surgery again. Is there a neurosurgeon in Toronto that does the type of surgery you have talked about ?
I had spinal stenosis L3 L4minimal invasive surgery in October of 2022 and nothing is changed still pain went for 2 epidural and did not work it seems worsened then before is there anything else I can do to fix my problem
Hi Chester, I finally had surgery,a Laminectomy, on the 2,3,4, and 5 lower lumbar region. I had it done on June 13 th and have been healing well. I feel great and am more mobile and living with less pain. My stamina is slowly increasing. I am happy that I had the surgery done. Your video presentations gave me information and courage to get the Laminectomy done. Thank you for sharing information like you do.
Wow that’s great
I fell in 2015 and had cages and screws to fuse l four and five. In six months the bad was as bad as before. Fast forward to 2023. My mri showed severe stenosis, a torn disc, two ruptured discs, facet disease, and a couple of other things. I don’t want another fusion. I am hopeful with this video that maybe in a few years I can get the latest and best surgery. I am a sixty seven year old female. I have a lot of pain, but I walk, push mow, rode a riding lawn mower, garden , clean house etc. I do take a mild pain pill four times a day. I hope with your help I can get help in the future. When it is cold, I am miserable. Thank you sooo much for this.
Oh wow
I'm 65 years young, and have 3 to 5 Herniated Disks in my back, Spine is curved, Spinal Stenosis, and other issues with my back. Doctors at Pain Clinic said get cortisone shots in my back. Would give me some relief. Explained that I've tried and it works for about 4 weeks. Also, the 4 th cortisone shot. Doctor hit a nerve ? It was such extreme pain. All I could do was pray and cry. I was told pain pills will not work, and getting anxiety just thinking of this shot again. Last option is back surgery. This issues started in 2007 and gotten severe enough. To think on those shots again. Thanks, you for these video. God Bless
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Thank you doctor , I appreciate your time in making this video and sharing your knowledge , I have been living with spinal cord and vertebra damage for 33 yrs and it's great to see people such as yourself coming up with new solutions and technology to reduce people's suffering and hopefully improve their lifestyle. Thanks and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks! They take FOREVER to make
I have Lower Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and have tried to avoid surgery because I was warned that it is not always successful. I have had cortisone type injections but they are no longer effective. Your video gives me hope that surgery using modern technological advances might be an option for me. I wish you were my orthopaedic surgeon. Thank you very much for giving me hope.
Would be happy to do a surgical consultation. It sounds like you’ve tried everything.
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I would appreciate that immensely but I could never afford it.
@@DonnallySpineConsult How would you be able to do such a consultation since I am in Canada and your clinic is in Texas?
The only issue from ppl getting better is money. If every one could use the same insurance it would be great
Can't wait to see a Dr near me that knows and understand the ultra sonic tech
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Thank you, Dr. Donnally, for always explaining everything in such detail! Thanks for taking the time!😁
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the best explanation of lumbar spinal stenosis and treatments, etc. I am sharing these videos with friends and family so they can understand clearly what stenosis is and how it can be treated. A year ago very little information was available online. Now there is so much I often feel overwhelmed with the videos including physicians and physical therapists. Thank you very much for your presentations.
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This was so interesting. I had surgery for spinal stenosis about 15 years ago when the surgeon inserted an IDD (intraspinal distraction device) between L3 and L4 vertebrae, which was very successful. However my symptoms of numbness/pain have now returned and are impacting on my mobility. I live in the UK and the surgeon I saw never mentioned any of these devices. Neither did I have a physical examination which surprised me, and I was interested to hear you thought that was important. I think this is due, in part, to funding of the NHS so maybe I will have to look into consulting someone privately. Your video has shown me how far techniques have advanced over the last ten years and I have a clearer idea of what is available. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the follow and share
Government services do not use the latest technology. It cost too much and they don't care. When it comes to excellent health care, you have to pay for the best.
I can understand your feelings and pain and wish you the best. Keep your weight in check, too.
@@DonnallySpineConsulthow much on the average a surgery like that cost and where are you located in the US?
@@DonnallySpineConsulthow much it cost please?!! I have Medicare
Mine was cervical 3 level using cadaver bone graft wedges secured by a plate and screws...my neck was falling forward
Best surgery ever
Oh and the cost was approx 35k just for the surgery
Thank you for your interesting video. I was just diagnosed with lower back stenosis and orthopedic doctor suggested having surgery to put pins in my back. My concern is that he told me he would go through my belly button. I told him I needed to do more research. I do suffer extremely painful lower back, buttocks side of my hip, down my left leg and foot now. The pain is more extreme at night and have a difficult time sleeping. Thank you very much.
Need CD 💿 of X-Rays & MRI. On top of my website (in bio) is link to upload images, FROM YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰
Please email: Spine@TSCspine.com
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I fx my lumbar age 9,, had surgery 13 years ago, now 58., Now coping with Entire spine pain and issues 24/7., Needing alot more surgeries and Refusing them and Narcotics for my mind numbing Pain.,, Am a disabled RN and unable to do my ER trauma work for many years now! BROKEN HEART 💔.,, Depression and anxiety disorder being Tx by my new primary care provider. She's an Angel from Heaven, and You are too, Doc n Friend.,, Can't Thank You Enough.. Sending love and prayers from Georgia USA 🇺🇸🙏❤.., You Know of Anyone Like You in the Atlanta area??? 😢🎉😊 Wishing I was able to Travel to You, Doctor. !! ✨
Wow
I am a 71 year old engineer with spinal stenosis and I deal with it everyday. At least I'm retired but I do miss my active days. I used to get up before work in my forties and run four miles before work. Watching the surgical youtube videos freaks me out. And I know better than to think narcotics are the answer. So you are not alone out there! 🤔
I wish these technologies were available when I had surgeries.
And folks, if you don’t need to take a pain pill, DON’T DO IT. TRUST ME!
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God bless you for telling us what's available for our problem ❤
Happy to help!
Thank you ....was wonderful to hear this explained so clear....I have suffered for quit a few years with this🌈❤️
You are so welcome
Thanks, suffering a herniated disc & bulging disc atm, already had surgery 16 years ago & assessing my options.
This is the best explanation I've come across so far. The others are too simplified.
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Many thanks Dr Donnelly, for this excellent presentation, I followed your presentation step by step.
I have the issue of Spinal stenosis, causing me to have walking issues and lower back pain.
I am very grateful to you for helping me to understand the issues of spinal stenosis and treatment
Modalities.
I hope and pray that you will be able to help me.
With many thanks and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mubariz Naqvi
Amen
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Im awaiting a mri and then have a consultation with a surgeon to discuss my options, so this was helpful
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This is great information as I am currently suffering with spinal stenosis. The pain is not so severe, it is the numbness of my leg and foot that is extremely bad after walking for maybe 5 to 10 minutes. I was trying to avoid surgery, but I might have to reconsider. I want my mobility back. I am just 61 years young and would love to be able to walk without that severe numbness. it feels like at times I am going to fall due to the weakness.
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Thank you doctor for a wonderfully explained educational video on the subject...!!! It makes sooo very much sense when you can actually see the techniques used today to treat and alleviate patients from intense pain and inhabilities in their living... It is also gratifying to know that research continues and the various ways brand new technology is used... Thank you again...!!! I have subscribed to continue keeping abreast of science's continued development...!!!
Of course!!
Thank you for this excellent educational video Disabled war veteran Scotland with various issues at my lumber region. Waiting to see Neurological surgeons soon. 👍🏴
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May the Lord bless you for all this information as I said back in the '90s the Hershey medical center denied me anymore treatment I don't think they had anything else to offer
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I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO. I WISH THIS WAS MY DOCTOR AT THE VA (they do not come close). THANK YOU
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This is a excellent overview of new technologies in fusion surgeries. I had a microdisectomy about a year and half ago but have continued issues from foraminal stenosis. After one more ESI I may have to decide on an offered TLIF surgery. This video gives me some more questions to ponder.
Reach out!!!
I thank you for your explanation. None of my Dr. Ever explained like the way you explained. I had spinal stenosis surgery in 2019. I was able to walk before the surgery. But after the surgery, I wasn't able to walk until today. Pain and burning sensation are getting worse than before. Now the want me to have neck spinal stenosis surgery. But for me, since I have been suffering for 4 years now, I decided to say no. This is enough. No need for surgery again.
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Just tremendous vid ! Explaining what will happen for surgery. I hope my spine doctor Dr Patel has this technology you have.
Thanks!!!
My spine in straight now vs having the C curve. Causes lower back pain. Would this procedure help get my curve back? Please advise. Thanks
Thank you so much, I'm having the same problem. Thank you for being there, thank you for being one of them. Americans, that's for America love. You, thank you, thank you. Thank you thank you
Glad I could help
Great video I have spinal stenosis and had back and neck surgery
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and How did it go ?
Thanks Doc. That’s the best explanation that I’ve heard on this subject. I knew all of it except the new information and devices. Had 2 back operations 85, 92 and need some more now. So my GP Doctor and I will discuss next moves after seeing this. Thanks again for producing this.
Oh wow!!
@@DonnallySpineConsult😊
Very interesting video. Maybe you can do a long term follow up on these cases? Failure rate, redevelopment of symptoms, etc. good to know!
For sure
Thank you for this! I have stenosis in my neck & lower back.
Also my tailbone has issues. 13 bones/joints in total.
I’m jumping through the insurance hoops atm. Which is terrible. No pT is going to help.
No shot in the spine is going to fix it.
But the insurance companies want to waste money, my time, and give me more pain 🙄
I hope my surgeon is as good as you seem. ✌️
I know the feeling because I’m on the same boat !! 😢😢😢
@@10foxylady I am so sorry. This isn’t fun 😢
Oh wow
I also have generative joint in thorasic w faucet joint arthritis ,now L345s1 bulging disks .ore shots then surgery
I wish I would have seen this video before my second failed surgery
Wow
Great presentation, Doc, thank you. I have severe L3-4 central stenosis; I wonder what the differences are between seeing a neurosurgeon vs a spine surgeon? Thank you again.
Oh wow!
Awesome presentation, I am only 29 years old and have to meet with a local surgeon next week and i am hoping these newer technologies will be offered as i have
L3-4: There is disc desiccation with mild height loss. There is a broad right central
protrusion. There is narrowing of the subarticular zones on the right more than left and
moderate central canal stenosis. No significant neural foraminal stenosis.
L4-5: There is disc desiccation with mild height loss. There is a large, broad right central
disc protrusion. There is severe spinal canal stenosis with crowding of cauda equina
and effacement of the subarachnoid space. The thecal sac measures 3 to 4 mm in
diameter. No significant neural foraminal stenosis.
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward:
1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid)
2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit.
3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted.
4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us)
5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438)
6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload!
Step by step:
th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
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If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
Do you take Medicare and AARP gap policy F
Thanks for explanation of new technologies and how to do telemedicine with you .
I have had Injections in my lumbar and cervical spine and Occipital Nerve injection with success .I do p t couple of times a year for flare ups.
I have pain management Dr that keeps me active- gardening care of my home walking.He prescribes Narco -one week worth 4 tablets a day -I only use1/2 a tablet usually less then once a day.
So my RX last a very long time.
Retired RN-Orthopedic
Being an active person at 77 is possible if I have my team of Dr Pain maintenance PT Keep moving Positive Vibes Posture is IMPORTANT
Thank You
Wish i had a doctor who could explain things to me like this...🤗
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Amazing. God bless these doctors ..🙏
Thanks a lot
I have bulging, dessication, bone spurs, hemangiomas, stenosis, end plate, hytrophy and more. Waiting for my consult. 🤞
Hey there, Dr. Donnally does about 15 new patient telemedicines💻 every week. Here is the best path forward:
1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We can’t take Medicaid. Private pay is sometimes an option, unless Medicaid)
2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for your 1st visit. (The only HMO we take is BCBS).
3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough and is a misuse of your time. It needs to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed or wanted. Cant stress this enough, must have BOTH: x rays and MRI.
4- You need to get your CD of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will NEVER send them to us)
5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🥰(or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438)
6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload!
Step by step:
th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
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Again- no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.
Thanks so much for all the explanations. I was diagnosed with severe bilateral stenosis level 4/5 and some 6 bulging discs. Will see neurosurgeon in about a month. Just wondering if neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon is better. I will go to Hoag Spine Centre in Tustin Ca.
Yes, absolutely
Dr. CHESTER, you are the man! Best explanations and overview of current techniques and cause and effect. I am freaking out about my C-spine MRI and I am so glad I came by this video in my search. I will ask my NS about the ultrasound knife and the lifts on my visit coming up. What facility to you operate in? Thanks!
Thank you
Please recommend a Dr. In Pittsburgh like you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Rick Warose
Oh' what wondeful you program. Me just this 4-5 and etc on my back,,this is many many year. Therrible pain often when stanting and sitting. Abbarently they couldn't,,fix it. I was left in pain. But no can do. Thank you very much this you video,,its good. Byee, Finland friends. 👋🎄〰️〰️〰️🌏
Wonderful!
Hi Doc, im in Newfoundland Canada and waiting to see a surgeon but the wait times are so long, from the time I had my MRI to my appointment date which is March of 2024 is 11 months long. Im having nerve pain fro L5 S1 and drop foot and unable to move my toes all on the left side. Thanks for sharing your video. 0:37
Of course
Sleep in a recliner while reclined with pillow or pillows supporting lower back. Next day foot relief
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Been looking for an up to date surgeon and you appear to be state of the Art.
Very interested having the UltraSonic technique...Just set up a phone visit. Would love to see Texas.
Best of luck!
Must have x rays also
Thank you for the clear explanation of this condition. I will check out your other videos. ❤🙏💐
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting, how do you feel about the facet nerves in lower lumber being burnt?
Good
About 15 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After asking questions, I opted for what was new back then: robotic laproscopic surgery. It was my introduction to the Intuitive's DaVinci Surgical System. At that time, it was a fairly new way to do surgeries, but these days it is quite common. I tell this only because the urologist who did the surgery was a very young guy. As I talked to him, he told me that most of the surgeons at that time who were doing robotic surgeries were younger guys. Why? Because 1) the younger guys grew up playing video games and were used to using computerized devices, and 2) the older guys were set in their ways and reluctant to put in the time to learn how to use the more modern machinerys.
As I listen to Dr. Donnally, i hear him talking about these newer "tools" available to aid in spinal surgeries. Sure, these tools are super cool and all, but will the older surgeons be inclined to reject using them because they don't want to spend the time learning how to skillfully use them?
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What a fantastic job explaining all the different technologies. Thank you. Now I wish you practiced in Houston instead of the Dallas area.
Working on it!
Houston is very close to me, come on now… 😇👍
@@DonnallySpineConsult Thank you for the invitation. I live on the other side of Houston, making it about a 6 hour drive just one way. Hopefully you will get an office or a branch of yours down our way at some point. Still, you did an outstanding job of explaining the technologies, to where even I could understand it.
Thank Doc fot valuable video i lave cervical stenosis and i have tingling numbness in both hand and feets abd i feel day by day got wors but still no weakness in my feets please how much cost the surgery of laminectomy and which country such technology available
Thanks so much for the comment
I don't understand what you mean l
Thanks for all of the info
I was diagnose
Diffuse Disc bulge in L3 - L4
Grade 3 disc dessiccation in L4-L5
Grade 2 disc dessiccation in L5-S1
Then what they did is Epidural Steroid Injection
As of now no changes happen. still I feel the weakness and numbness of my lowerback going to the feet
Well, lets Telemed📲 email insurance info! THEN mail📨 or upload💿💻 MRI & X-RAYs from within 1yr. See my bio more info!
📧: Spine@TSCspine.com
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Never give up, my friend. You are Not Alone,,I Promise..😢❤🎉
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks for very good explanation.
You are welcome!
Thank you for all your information
I have arthritis in the cervical and lumbar facets and several years ago had multiple ablations for lumbar facet pain. I have lower back and SI pain all the time-I just had X-ray of painful left hip and was told I have hip displasia and mild arthritis. Dr. Said the lumbar spine showed severe arthritis with severe narrowing of the discs. I will be doing PT again for the hip pain -but what can be done for the back pain?
Thank you
Thank you for the follow 📺
Does ablation work ??
Thanks for your comprehensive information 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
My pleasure 😊
I have C-D rods in my back from 35 years ago, had X-rays for worsening stiffness and soreness the last 10 years, so my ortho surgeon wants me to see a neurosurgeon to even determine what type of imaging to pursue. I already had X-rays, but an MRI isn’t an option due to the rods in my back; the CT with myelogram might be dicey with the hardware and fusion. I have no pain in my legs or backside, so I’m thinking just a regular CT will do.
Need the dye for sure
Wow, I learned a lot. I still believe I would still have had to have rods and screws put in, back in 2014, but I found some of the newer things very interesting. I do have a question after someone has the rods and screws done, how often should it be checked by the surgeon? I had myeomalasia in my thoracic spine. Also have had 5 fx since, all thoracic. Thanks for the new info., and how you explained it!
Oh wow
@@DonnallySpineConsult So can you tell me how often I should be cked by my surgon?
I've had neck surgery. Through the front.
Two back surgeries. Now lm told l have a a crushed disk back of neck. Lower back above two back surgeries now i have to surgery again on my back .lm scared now
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Let me me take a look
How do i find a surgeon that is skilled and as knowledgeable as you. I live in Ohio
TH-cam and telemed I’d guess
I so appreciate this video! Thank you so much Dr, Donnally lll! My back doctor wants to fuse my 5 discs in my lumbar spine. I have mild stenosis in t12 to L1, severe stenosis in L1 to L2, moderate stenosis in L2 to L5. Degenerative Facet Disease in T12 thru L5 . Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L1 to L4 with small circumferential disc bulge and unroofing of the disc. Moderate disc bulge in L1 to L2. Mild disc bulge in L2 thru L5.
Are there any new procedures that could be done instead of fusing all 5?
Well, lets Telemed email insurance info! THEN mail📨 or upload MRI & X-RAYs from within 1yr. See my bio more info!
Email: Spine@TSCspine.com
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th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
Very interesting thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Can you please explain what a spinal laminectomy of L4, L5 is? I had procedure but didn’t understand fully what it was but knew it would offer some relief from pain
I have another video of tbis
My Father went for a lumbar spine micro-desectomy surgery at the time of suture removal we observe infection at the surgical site infection and not cured by antibiotics hence re-open surgery once again is done but after 1month pain comes and get again spinal infection comes why and what is the reason of repeated infections
Wow
Ever had any patients with myelopathy have an mri & the mri stimulated & intensified their nerves ? My eyes physically jiggled in their sockets during my MRI. Like the mri stimulated my nerves causing muscle tremors. I was trembling all over like crazy & i wasn’t doing it! I couldn’t help any of it. The tech was so irritated with all the movement she put a weight on my feet but the machine was making my nerves go crazy tremoring my muscles & it hurt quite a bit. I’ve had tons of MRI’s & CT’s for POP. I’ve had 4 surgeries to fix it & I never had this happen during any imaging until I had this cervical myelopathy. Now I’m terrified of MRI’s. It hurt like heck
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thank you show all this info-just found out
No problem!
Disc replacement is good surgery sir
It’s good
Back in the 1990s I went to the Hershey medical center in Pennsylvania and they told me there's nothing we can do for you have things progressed that it possibly can be helped now
Need CD 💿 of X-Rays & MRI. On top of my website (in bio) is link to upload images, FROM YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰
Please email: Spine@TSCspine.com
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Hello Dr, recommend anyone to your equivalent in Albuquerque? Thank you!
I don’t know I’m sorry
I've been having lower back pain and severe muscle spasm in both calves since 2020 and it's getting worse.
What’s keeping you from fixing it
In June of 2018 i awoke at around 3 am, I told my wife that I had the worst pain in my right hip and running down my leg that I had ever experienced in my life. I got up and couldn’t get any relief. I went to urgent care as soon as they opened. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Long story made short they orthopedic doctors wanted me to go to a different city telling me that I needed as many as four discs fused in my lumbar. Thankfully I found a neurosurgeon here in my city that got rid of my stenosis without doing all those fusions, I’m not sure how he did this but I’m thinking it might have been the hydroponic scalpel. My pain is completely gone and this was done in March of 2019. I’m so glad I found this Dr. My life would have been so altered if I would have had four discs died in my lower back.
Wow
May I ask where you live? USA? Which state? Thank You
@@christineZagorski Evansville In, it right on the southern tip with the Ohio river bordering it. The Drs name was Eric Goebel. Pronounced Gabel. And I meant to say ultrasonic scalpel. Good luck.
Any Doctors that you can recommend in Las Vegas?
Vadim Goz in Reno 1000000%
Thank you for the video, it very informative, I have a question have the C3,C4,C5 pressing against the nerves, it's causing numbness in both of my feet mostly my toes. I was told i have to get surgery Cervical fusion. is there another way to avoid surgery.
Avoid surgery please. Please
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Thank you for the video, doctor. I have severe to critical lumbar stenosis from L3 to L5. Is there anyone in the Philadelphia area that you would recommend for these procedures? I'm especially interested in the ultrasound blade. I don't know it that would be indicated for my condition. Thank you
Need CD 💿 of X-Rays & MRI. On top of my website (in bio) is link to upload images, FROM YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰
Please email: Spine@TSCspine.com
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th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
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MRI is wirthless for neck and nervs you need to do is diffusion mri to se the fluid of the nervs
Ummmm, no
That navigation set up is a beast lol… I hope you’re buying the scrub techs a FAT coffee 😂
That’s true, thank you for doing it!!
Hi Doc,I will have my surgery in one month by now, disc herniation c5-c6,arthroplasty disc replacement, I also have ferominal stenosis, will this surgery treat my stenosis as well? This is what I did not understand. Can you please help?
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward:
1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid)
2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit.
3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted.
4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us)
5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438)
6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload!
Step by step:
th-cam.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/w-d-xo.html
-
If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
thankyou so much great video
So nice of you
Hello,Dr Donnally fantastic video! Very nice animations and explanations. Dr have you heard about a situation called “back mice?” Like a hernia/lipoma that sits right above the SI joint that is a lump probably the size of a half dollar maybe that can be palpated and it moves under the skin. These press on nerves and it’s so painful. I’m hoping to have an orthopedic surgeon look at it and remove it. Any experience with Back Mice?
Not really
@@DonnallySpineConsult thanks for the reply doctor! So is that “not really”, suggesting you’ve never heard of the term to describe a real condition [subfascial fat herniation]? Or is that not really, like “it’s snake oil, doesn’t exist” type stuff? Take care sir.
@@gregthegrooveyeah you received a very strange callus answer on that one. 😮
@@TakeTheRide that’s because lots of them have never heard of it. And god forbid they read and research some a bit after med school for the love of god. It’s basically a episacral fat herniation, subfascial herniated lipoma. Usually form over the iliac crest both sides. My left lipoma has pretty much paralyzed me in bed. The most debilitating pain I’ve ever had. I found a Dr. Plastic surgeon that’s familiar. I’m having it excised in a week. I’ve been begging to be seen earlier the pain is off the charts and pain meds don’t even touch it really. He’s out until next week.
Can you tell me more what caused the disks to get affected
No
hope they come up new for throacic spine iam hurting
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Thank you Dr. Chester, I am looking for surgeon in Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺 to do an UltraSonic Surgery instead of Fusion! Can someone in Australia help me to find a Surgeon. Thank you
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My lumbar pain is rapidly hobbling me, upright only 8-10 minutes at a time. Only relief is sofa surfing. What kind of doctor should I see for diagnosis? Am 74.
Thank you for the follow
@@DonnallySpineConsult Thank you for dedicating so much time to put out this information. Arms we plebeians as we start our resolution journey.
Great explanations but I’m confused… if you remove the bones on the back of the spine (lamina?) isn’t the spinal column exposed? Don’t the bones protect the spinal column?
It’s fine
Doctor I'm suffering from lumbar stenosis since 10 years feeling numnus without pain after walking 100 meters. Can I treat it without surgery surgery
Sounds like neurogenic claudication. I’d get that looked at!
@@DonnallySpineConsult what specific type of doctor should I seek for diagnosis?
A Neurosurgeon.@@CrazyMaryJo
so it’s possible to do lumbar disc replacement? my surgeon said it’s not usually for lower spine. is fusion the only option
Cervical is the better for disc replacement
I just had back surgery but want to ask if once the Thecal Sac is damaged, can surgery repair the damage so that I can get control of my bladder again? I am told it takes a long time for nerves to heal. It has been 3months.
I am not able to tell
What are your thoughts on Minuteman fusion for severe central spinal stenosis, especially when spondylosthesisis involved? L3-L5
It’s trash-ish
@@DonnallySpineConsult thank you! I need to call your office and set up a telehealth visit
This is very interesting. I am suffering from lumbar disk degeneration disease with multi- level spinal stenosis associated with severe sciatic pain.
No hope, as I have only been receiving pain killers that don't relief the pain and physical therapy. Thank you for explaining.
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do you prefer doing micro endoscopic disectomy or Basi endoscopic disectomy?
Different for different levels
Any doctor who you recommend in and around central NJ?
Jose Canseco MD
Very interesting
Thanks
So unfortunate, I actually have 2 years nursing education and I do not trust doctors enough to operate on my back. I literally am disabled now!
Maybe you need to study w better doctors
I have Spondylosis, of course arthritis and disc compression.
You said that these are disqualifying for disc replacement.
But if you have the capability of smoothing the bone around the facet joints via the oscillating tool, why would the artificial disc not be able to be used? You could clean up the arthritis and re-center the spine. Would that stablize the spine and qualify for the disc replacement?
I understand that the vertebrae is slipping, but would the artificial disc correct that also?
Also, the surgeon i have consulted didn't mention lateral or front entry for a "larger" correction cage. Would this maybe a preference or maybe i don't need a larger correction since he is recommending fusion for my issues?
Thanks
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@@DonnallySpineConsult Still waiting for a response....
Thanks
Spinal stinosis,,bulged disc degenerative disc disease arthritis,,Dr did MRI that showed this diagnosis,suggested Laminectomy,,I said what else I could do and injections ,,I've had one injection,,helped for 3 months,,now I'm in great pain again ,,so scheduled another injection but what do you say about success rate for Laminectomy??
Love to help
I’m 28 yo M recommended this surgery twice due to multiple car accidents. I’ve been recommended to fuse c6/7 & t1. I’ve already done a lot of physical therapy and chiropractic work. None of that really seem to help. I also had trigger point injections and epidural steroid and injections and those only lasted a couple days. Is there any other nonsurgical things I can do? The only reason I didn’t want to get to the surgery is the loss of mobility Turning left to right, which I only found out through watching videos.
Well, let me know
Great vid
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What type of doctor do you go to for this testing and this may possibly be why I started getting hip pain but it goes further than the hit that goes to a sore spot right right below my hip and my thigh
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How much on the average one of those surgeries cost by you doc and where are you located?
Dallas
All your deductible usually
When spinal stenosis curable after minmal intnsive at 3.4&4.5 &5.1s
Based on images
What about Digital Motion X Ray to show instability..and Cone Beam CT to show every structure in great detail?
That’s just some silly thing chiropractors do to make money. It addd 0 value
I have L4 spondy from 35 yrs ago. Causing stenosis now. What can I do? Pain in butt and hammys. Feet tingling.
I’d love to help
I had surgery for spinal stenosis 12 years ago. I had 2 tintanium rods inserted from L3 to S1. Now I have tingling and numness in my legs and feet. I have recently had a MRI and the results show I have 3 bulging discs at L1,2, & 3; compression fracture at T12 and spinal stenosis at S1. I have been referred to a neurosurgeon in Toronto, Ontario. I had a very difficult time 12 years ago. I do not want to have invasive surgery again. Is there a neurosurgeon in Toronto that does the type of surgery you have talked about ?
A decade ago, that’s a whole, wonder what’s happening with the other parts of the body now 12 yrs later
@@DonnallySpineConsult I think he's worried about a spine. Not his little toe. Great videos
Deuk Spinal Institute , laser surgery
90 percent less evasive
I had spinal stenosis L3 L4minimal invasive surgery in October of 2022 and nothing is changed still pain went for 2 epidural and did not work it seems worsened then before is there anything else I can do to fix my problem