Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion Presented by Swift Institute, Reno Spine Surgeons and Spine Center

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Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion Presented by Swift Institute, Reno Spine Surgeons and Spine Center

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Using a minimally invasive laminectomy, the location of the incision is often established by an intraoperative X-ray, using fluoroscopy. A skin incision about 1 inch in length is made to one side of the middle of the back at the surgical level. Dilators are placed sequentially to split the muscle down to the lamina, the back part of the spine. In contrast to traditional open back surgery that requires a large incision causing more damage to muscles and tissues, minimally invasive spine surgery has become the leading way to treat spine problems. Minimally invasive spine surgery also lessens the hospital stay, (many procedures can be performed as day surgery or 23 hour stay), reduces pain, results in less operative blood loss, allows for faster return to work and activities, and reduces the risk of infection than with traditional open back surgery. Learn more please call 775-348-8800 or visit www.theswiftinstitute.com.

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@HEALINGTHEWOUNDS 6 жыл бұрын

I had this procedure a number of years ago, no problems after the operation, no more excruciating pain and now able to walk miles and carryout my employment as i used to.

@swiftinstitutenv 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Thank you for sharing.

@JESSEPAVON 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I’m also about to go through this but hopefully my surgeon doesn’t have to do all this screwing.

@alexgarza9548 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to u?

@HEALINGTHEWOUNDS 3 жыл бұрын

My back problem was related to carrying heavy loads whilst in the Army.

@alexgarza9548 3 жыл бұрын

@@HEALINGTHEWOUNDS I hope you’re doing better

@sirebonite 5 жыл бұрын

I had this same procedure done 9 months ago the best thing I have done for myself I have my life back and getting better every day!

@adrianlamas7196 4 жыл бұрын

En cuanto a movilidad, sentís la misma libertad de movimiento o experimentas alguna limitación?

@blazifymusic9467 3 жыл бұрын

The complete opposite for my grandmother, she has been in complete pain for about 3 months now, her legs are hurting war more then they did before she had gotten the surgery

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Did you have the fusion also? What caused the problem to begin with?

@sirebonite 3 жыл бұрын

@@aartisan44 yes I did, L4-L5 fusion I was in the army for 16 years my last 2 years I was part of the 82nd Airborne Division and jumping out of airplanes and lots of running and rucksack marching with combat load 80 pounds. Physically therapy did help for a while but over time the pain was so bad that I couldn't do anything, walking, brushing my teeth, putting on pants anything and whatever do you DO NOT SNEEZE!, I have experience alot of pain but nothing as diliatating as deep nerve pain, at the time of my surgery both L4-L5 disc were gone. It has been 2 1/2 years since my L4-L5 fusion surgery walking is the easiest thing do nowadays a little stiffness in my right hip and that's ok most of us have same stiffness somewhere. I have no regrets about having the surgery. And I wish all of you the best of luck and speedy recovery.

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

@@sirebonite Thank you very much for your information. Your words are encouraging. I can see how carrying 80 pounds on your back and marching for miles would take a toll. May I ask, after healing from the surgery, can you run or lift weights? I know well how the deep nerve pain feels and it is awful. I have severe stenosis on L3-L4 and L4-L5. I cannot walk even a couple steps without at least mild pain that builds over time. Raising leg to put on pants does hurt intensely. The laminectomy sounds good, but the fusion part sounds scary. I am in my mid-50's and want to run and lift again. This may be a fantasy, idk. I think of the story of Ronnie Coleman, the famous 8-time Mr. Olympia and it is disheartening. May I ask, are you similar in age to me? Sorry about my slow reply.

@taol8258 Жыл бұрын

My father was diagnosed with a herniated disc a couple years ago and was in so much pain. He had a L5-S1 Laminectomy and fusion done and it did not help much. He had pain shooting down his legs and feet and was on opioids until he passed. RIP Dad.

@fastwhips99 3 жыл бұрын

Having this done on Monday ! God bless everybody !

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out? Was the pain alleviated?

@brauliepeace5005 3 жыл бұрын

How are you feeling ? Did it work ? Having one done on Friday ?

@ldoherty7256 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@fastwhips99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks everybody. And I was in the worst pain of my life right after my surgery for about 2 weeks I could barley walk. My girlfriend helped shower me. Now, almost a year out of L4-L5 spinal fusion with pedicle screws, I could say I’m glad I did it ! I go to the gym 4-5 days a week, but Iam not pain free! Tbh I noticed my weight affects my spine a lot, right now Iam on the heavier side 190+ but when I was 170-180 I felt so good. It’s about diet for me, but Iam glad I got the surgery. I use to play soccer back then before but Iam not yet ready for that, I will give it another year to fully recover, it’s a long process, don’t be discouraged! Stay positive.

@feelthebriez 2 жыл бұрын

@@fastwhips99 thanks for the update! I get mine done L5-S1 on the 11th of October. I’m nervous but physical therapist says I should heal quicker because I was already fit and healthy before my car accident.

@DayOneAdeleFans 3 ай бұрын

On second fusion because the first one failed and they gave me a laminectomy this time, def hoping for better results. I have a very high pain tolerance and can tell you that spinal fusion is the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced in life. Had a dural tear and could not stop filling up those drains in the hospital, boy. 44 staples this time and five weeks in rehab. If you have to get a fusion be prepared for PAIN, they love to downplay how insanely painful this op is.

@vamsi3655 11 күн бұрын

Done laminectomy on 07/08/2024 for L4-L5,L5-S1 in Hyderabad. Discectomy not done bcoz of calcification. 2 Days hospital stay today discharge. But still having Sciatica Pain. Doctor said wil relieve in 1 mnth. Surgery cost 1.6lakhs rupees in hyderabad.

@tammyw.2672 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting it done on the 18th. I sure hope it helps I've been on pain medication for over 20 years I don't know what I would do with myself if I didn't have to take another pain pill but I pray to God that is the outcome of the surgery!

@JCMasterCraftsman Жыл бұрын

How did it go ?

@mr.terrible7415 Жыл бұрын

How was it??

@chrisholden1532 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having this surgery a week from Thursday, can’t wait! 🤪🤣😥

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

What were the results? Thinking of having this and would appreciate hearing your experience and any insight.

@eagleeye9549 Жыл бұрын

I have had this done twice. By different Dr's and both times ended up with a Durel Tear, which left me with Claudia Equina both times and now I don't have control over my bladder or bowels...sick of this crap. It's been over 6 weeks and it's not gotten any better. I had to go to Mary Free Bed to learn to sit and walk again...not a happy camper.

@dsa4931 3 ай бұрын

Sad to hear that. Dural tear is very rare complication of spinal surgery ( less than 2% ). Unfortunately it is there ......😢😢😢😢

@mbm8404 Жыл бұрын

I’m destined for this all the way from L2-S1…. Kind of worried as the surgeon said, “that’s going to be a very large incision. You’ll be in the hospital 4-5 days with 4-6 weeks of recovery minimum.” Ouch!!!

@robertogil3723 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@applesvt 6 жыл бұрын

i'm going to have this done. not sure I'm crazy about that after watching this. omg.

@Naruto9tF0Xx 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Apples, if you don't mind me asking... since you posted this 2 years ago, I'm guessing you have completed this procedure. Curious what your experience has been like? What are you feeling like now that 2 years have passed?

@SteveVi0lence 4 жыл бұрын

@@Naruto9tF0Xx a year after my laminectomy and discectonmy and it failed

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveVi0lence How did it fail? Please advise.

@aartisan44 3 жыл бұрын

@Tyler Durden Did you go through with the operation?

@techneique 3 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness. I agree that this video has given me a massive and cringe worthy case of the heebie-jeebies.

@yayo4nasal Жыл бұрын

Left sided multilevel laminectomy here… 2nd day out of surgery… im in so much pain! Just need some encouragement!😢 hope everyone is well and healthy😢

@sherrir1349 5 ай бұрын

Outpatient she said? I was told might stay in hospital several days.

@andrewgeorge5805 3 жыл бұрын

I had it done e in 1995 and I was in Hospital for three months due to a cock up by the surjeon cutting into my spinal cord and nearly made me a cripple from the waist down.

@cherrylaurr 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone has done this already, how did it go?

@unslientminority1063 4 жыл бұрын

Is having numbness after surgery usually go away on its own. I had this procedure done 8 days ago for left leg and L side back pain and now have numbness to my R foot.. Apparently the Dr did a bilat laminectomy and now I have numbness. Does this mean I will need a new surgery to correct this? Or can it be attributed to post op tissue swelling and it will resolves on its own. And at what point in time should I become concerned?

@adamli931 4 жыл бұрын

one month and no feedback

@unslientminority1063 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamli931 Its been almost 5 weeks and I have noticed some improvement. The numbness has gone down to where I just feel it from the root area of the toes to the cushion front part bottom of my right foot. It doesn't bother me as much as it feels better than the leg pain and back pain I had before surgery. I have a follow up visit this Thurs and I'm going to ask if I can return to work. That's how good I feel now.

@adamli931 4 жыл бұрын

@@unslientminority1063 glad to hear that, wish you'll be fine , thank you and stay safe man

@unslientminority1063 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamli931 been almost 12 weeks and I would say 90% of numbness is gone. Cant really notice it anymore.

@adamli931 4 жыл бұрын

@@unslientminority1063 amazing news, i'm glad you're doing well mate, be safe

@teerthosaha9778 3 жыл бұрын

If they cut the bone then What about the Bone they Cut. is this again Build up

@drmahmoudshabaan8716 3 жыл бұрын

very nice work

@KBradAdams 3 жыл бұрын

How does removing the Ligaments not cause weakness in your back down the road?

@dannygesoster3658 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any risk in pregnancy after Lumber Laminectomy?

@monjurzaman8237 6 жыл бұрын

Sir I have been lumbar disc surgery 3 month ago. Now sometimes when I wake up in the morning the back pain is starts. How long will it take to fulfill the disc that have been cut.?

@joeyfigueroa2477 4 жыл бұрын

Monjur Zaman how's your lumbar surgery now? is there any pain?

@arifshaikh_76 2 жыл бұрын

hey r u fine

@ninopink1598 2 жыл бұрын

My cousin is having this done tomorrow. Who has had this done? And how did it go?

@arthurpinches6862 2 жыл бұрын

What's the cost of such an operation

@techneique 3 жыл бұрын

I too must have this done in about 2 weeks.

@queen3030ify 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I had it done 3 weeks ago. I am better than I was, but I still have numbness and weakness. It is believed this will go away in time. I don't regret having the surgery at all.

@milekrizman 2 жыл бұрын

@@queen3030ify how are you feeling now?

@queen3030ify Жыл бұрын

@@milekrizman I'm feeling really well! I walk a lot as that's what my surgeon told me I would have to do for the rest of my life. Most days my pain is very minimal. I definitely feel the stability and it is wonderful. I'm very careful though. I don't do much that could strain my back. I'm sure I'm just overly cautious. I have no regrets! So glad I had the surgery. I should not have waited so long...as a result, I do still have numbness in the right foot. The left foot came back almost immediately. My right is totally operable, just numb. It doesn't stop me from day to day life. I waited almost 10 years to have surgery.

@dukethadon6170 3 жыл бұрын

Guys how much does this surgery cost?

@bpmartin05 2 жыл бұрын

$ 29.95

@Footlessmage 4 жыл бұрын

What happens to the spine and the piece of bone they take it out. Is there just gonna be a open part in your spine after?

@user-xb1tl4lw5d 4 ай бұрын

Same question

@lovepreetkaur-zq6xj 4 жыл бұрын

thank u so much

@tomschwartz4853 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I like the idea of getting this done from S1 to L3.

@LauraS13 4 ай бұрын

All well and good just don’t let dr Perry from sparks nevada do anything …

@slobama 4 жыл бұрын

I had this done without the nuts and bolts. Relived the pain going down my leg. But spinal stenosis is a degenerative disease it's not going to go away. Any treatment is only temporary. The back pain is chronic. I can stand no more than 5 minutes without the pain beginning. A heat pad brings temporary relief. Steroids have been suggested but again only a temporary solution. I think you just have to live with it, a band aid isn't going to help.

@troublesomeraider445 4 жыл бұрын

Hi im currently diagnosed with spinosis . and they toldme i will be paralysed of i dont do this surgery. ....so u telling me even if i have it because its degenerative its a. temporary fix? The surgery only helps the pains ?

@denisemirka4167 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to look into the MILD procedure (minimally invasive lumbar decompression). I had this done and it has significantly increased the time I can stand without pain. I was also only at five minutes and now I can stand an hour.

@cherylnaylor1754 2 жыл бұрын

@@denisemirka4167 my mother had this procedure it didn't help her one bit. Moving on to the next procedure posterior lumbar laminectomy and fusion.

@denisemirka4167 2 жыл бұрын

@Cheryl Naylor sorry it didn't help your mother. I'm trying to avoid a major surgery. Best wishes!

@sandydraves1619 3 ай бұрын

Posterior fusion L3-5

@rexsterlingbuchanan2929 2 жыл бұрын

out patient proceedure !!!! LOLOLOL sorry I wish it was that easy in 2012 in KNoxville TN !!!!!! I had a spinal fusion of l3, l4, and l5 .............. they also did a dual sided laminectomy. the doctor described the event as .................... " the weirdest thing he ever experienced. Before he could even finish the bone cut the spinal nerve violently projected the spinal piece up and onto the floor and the proceeded to protrude from the opening" .................................. he had never seen a spinal column that irritated and inflamed ..........................

@sarahwalsh4175 2 жыл бұрын

I had a right sided laminectomy 5 weeks ago for spinal stenosis and lots of bone spurs which completely relieved all the symptoms in that leg. However, the symptoms have migrated to my left leg which is now as bad as my right leg used to be ( painful, weak, numb all the way to the foot. Now symptoms are being somewhat managed by prednisone and Gabapentin but this pain shift seems like an odd progression. Any one experience this?

@tomgraddy8597 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same experience after fusion L3-L5 five months ago. Two weeks ago had a steriod in L2 that cleared thigh weakness. Both feet bottom numb from start of toes to middle of foot causing balance issues. It gets better every day as I am able to walk finally without cane. That whole fixed right leg now Left leg has symptoms was frustrating. It seems to just take a LONG time to get better. I am 74. Hang in there, it'll improve..

@lululehmann2416 2 жыл бұрын

May just be progression of disease. I'm having surgery this week. In the time waiting the other side has started to be a problem.

@ravinaiducardriver 4 жыл бұрын

Sir D11 L1 spine cord injury iede sir nenu chal problm la una plz plz plz

@sharlaigneleo639 Жыл бұрын

Thats very scary

@Dockernan1977 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else here after watching Dr. Death?

@javlonbek4121 Жыл бұрын

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@user-pu3ff7bj9h 2 жыл бұрын

張騰園好帥

@RiffRaff707 3 жыл бұрын

Love the big band aid at the end, fuck that!!! broke my back 36 years ago and still active. Strengthen your core, keep weight off! I'm 5'11" soon 70kg. Fuck the knife, live your life!

@joepublisher166 3 жыл бұрын

So, you had spinal stenosis?

@RiffRaff707 3 жыл бұрын

@@joepublisher166 No, nothing just regular visits to my chiropractor. I'm an endurance cyclist too but starting to reduce the miles. I've always listened to my body and the back injury is a compression fracture. They wanted to fuse my vertebrae when I was 20, god knows what state I would be in if they did. I said no and concentrated on my fitness and physical condition. Have have constant back pain but I always think, but I have a long term injury and just crack on. Hanging from a bar always helps me massively, from the moment I wake up.

@joepublisher166 3 жыл бұрын

@@RiffRaff707 I’m confused… you rant about operations concerning something you don’t have. I have spinal stenosis. Do you even know what that is? It is not a broken back. I just found your post offensive and ignorant.

@RiffRaff707 3 жыл бұрын

@@joepublisher166 Yes I have it! my rant is about avoiding the knife at all costs. The sciatica attacks I have sometimes are horrendous! any good surgeon will tell you, operations are the last resort. If you are offended by my post you obviously don't have I high pain threshold. Christ on a bike, get a grip man!

@joepublisher166 3 жыл бұрын

@@RiffRaff707 Go back and read how you responded when I asked if you had spinal stenosis. You said no, and now you’re saying yes. What is it?BTW: Where in this video is this doctor suggesting that surgery is the first option? Maybe you should watch the entire video BEFORE putting words into the mouths of others.