Posts Tagged ‘Disc’

I Have A Herniated Disc In My Back, Will I Still Be Able To Be In The National Guard After Surgery?

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

I am in the National Guard right now, and I do not want to kicked out. I hurt my back at work and now need surgery. Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Can You Join The Military After Having Lower Back Surgery For A Slipped Disc?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Can you join the military after having lower back surgery for a slipped disc? Bookmark It Hide Sites

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What Exercises Can I Do To Lose Weight After Having A Disc Removed From My Back 8 Months Ago?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

i’m 18 and i had a ruptured disc removed at L-4 L-5 about 8 months ago. i have gained some weight and i’ve lost alot of my strength because of it. what exercises are safe for my back that will help me lose some weight and build my strength back up? Bookmark It Hide Sites

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How Long After Back Surgery (ruptured Disc) Can A Woman Have Sex?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

How long does a woman have to wait after surgery for a ruptured disc (lower back) before she can have sex? (Tasteful answers only, please.) Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Has Anyone Had An Artificial Disc Back Surgery?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

I have a protruding disc in my back at L5/S1 and instead of doing a cage surgery the artificial disc is an alternative. Anyone have any knowledge or has had the surgery s I know what to expect as far as recovery and success rate for the surgery. Thanks Bookmark It Hide Sites

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Ca Workers Compensation Herniated Disc Case Settlement?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

I’m 18 years old, worked for a huge company as a stock employee and herniated a disc in my lower lumbar spine at work. i went to the doctor who sent me for an MRI which showed i had herniated a disc. after that, he scheduled me for 5 weeks of chiropractic treatment, which only [...]

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Experience With Spinal Disc Replacement?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Anyone Had a Spinal Disc Replacement? What was the worst part? How long did recovery take? Hubby is having spinal disc replacement with an artificial disc. We have been waiting two years for the surgery and still going thru red tape to get their? I am interested in hearing anyones person experience such as how [...]

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Disc Replacement Surgery Have There Been Improvements Made In This Treatment?

Friday, October 16th, 2009

I posted a question about disc replacement about a month ago. Does anyone know if there have been any improvements made in the artificial disc? Like everything else, cars, aircraft, etc… there is always room for improvement. Has the design of the artificial disc themselves been improved? Have there been any improvements in the surgical [...]

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Maverick Artificial Disc Fda Approval?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The Central texas spine institute (http://www.spine-ctsi.com/Maverick.htm) states that the clinical trial for the Maverick (& similar A-Mav) artificial disc replacement device has ended. How can I find out more on the status of the FDA’s approval? The FDA website does not mention the device, and clinicaltrials.gov does not provide any type of status information. Bookmark [...]

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I Am Supposed To Have An Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, But My Insurance Won’t Cover It!!?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

My insurance won’t cover the back surgery because it is new to the U.S. My doctor recommended an alternative surgery called a fusion, but it has some downfalls to it, like limited mobility of that part of my spine. Does anyone know anything about either of these types of surgery. If so, what is your [...]

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