This is awesome. I am fused with instrumentation from T2 to L2 for idiopathic roto scoliosis and now experiencing issues with L5 and 4. Currently receive epidural that wears off in 2 months and I can only get them every 2 months. This video is very exciting to me and gives me information to talk with my doctor. It is a miracle that I found it!
Thank you for a very well presented video, full of information, pros and cons and your understanding of what it means to be freed from pain! Medicine cannot grow as it could because of so much litigation, risk aversion and politics and it is a shame! Who wants to be a cutting edge specialist to help people when you face extremely high insurance premiums and people are just waiting to sue! Bless you for your courage and your skills as well as desire to educate!💕🇨🇦
This has been incredibly informative. Your approach and manner in which you describe the positives and potential negatives of each procedure is amazing. As someone dealing with L4/5 S1 issues in the last 5 years and never a day before, the dilemma as you posed it is spectacular. What is the cost of doing nothing compared to the potential benefits and risks of doing something. At 57 and 6'9" the stressors on my spine are I am assuming somewhat unique compared to someone of average height simply from the standpoint of stress placed on the spine. The consults I have had seemed too willing to move forward with surgery and the phrase "minimally-invasive" was not a term that was uttered. Having your eyes on an MRI would be invaluable or a consult. Thank you!
Thank you for a really interesting video, painting the picture as it really is. I just had a second MRI scan (the last one was three years ago) and my consultant is going to call me when he has the results. Depending on the MRI results, I will either be offered pain management or surgery. It's a tough decision, but I am finding it painful to walk long distances and it's sink or swim. Whatever option is suggested, it's a gamble. I can't get to sunny Florida, I am in the UK and I'm reliant on my local hospital. Also, this doctor produced an educational video. He can't help you, your mother, husband or pet dog. He gave generic info.
I have spondylolysis. I guess that means 2 small par fractures. They are going to operate on my l5 laminectomy/Gill body resection with l5 s1 fusion.I will have a nuro surgeon spine surgeon in the operating room.Im in severe pain with the nerve in my buttocks n half way down my leg. I am very scared .I went through 6 shots in my back along with PT for six weeks..I hope I am making right decision. Your video is awesome and so well explained. I also have ostoperious in my spine along with RA.
Great information! I have a cervical and spinal stenosis plus a straight spine. I was told I needed spine surgery for pain relief. Also physical therapy & a chiropractor were suggested which I refused.
Very Interesting I’ve just found out that I have Lumbar Stenosis and my L5 is causing some Nero. Problems like sciatica. So when I see a doctor I’ll have some clue what he or she is talking about. Thanks for the podcast! Steve
Hello Dr. McRoberts 😘….it’s always so informative listening to you explain, in detail, what is going on from severe stenosis..Thank you. I need more help when I return from my vacation. Thank you for being here…♥️🌈🙏🤗😘👨🏼⚕️
Masterful presentation and fully comprehendible to the layman. Reaching out from South East Asia (Malaysia) - what are the steps I take? (71 yr old - active, healthy and pretty fit. I want to play Squash again having been restricted by SS over the past 2 months. Extensive gym work, obviously, has not removed the lower back and right hip pain which is now destroying my lifestyle.).
I was told muy an orthopedic specialist there is no reason for me to have bCk surgery I do have a severe curvature of the spine surgery is a waste of time
Hello doctor, please help me. My husband is sick. He was involved in an accident and became paralyzed from the waist down for a year and a half. The doctor said he needs physical therapy abroad, but I don’t have the money for treatment. He has been bedridden for a year and a half now. The doctor said his spinal cord is healthy, but there is a bruise, but vertebrae 11 and 12 are separated and he did a spinal stabilization. However, he has pain in the thumbs of both hands and he has no strength in his hands. Please help me. He also has small children. Please, in the name of what you like, help me. How can I reach you to treat my husband? Find someone to help me examine him, please.
L5-S1 disc degeneration to the point of bone on bone. Spinal stenosis and severe right leg sciatica resulting. Neurosurgeon options are spinal cord stimulator or ALIF. Would the L5-S1 device you’ve shown be an option?
At the end of the video, I got the impression that not many doctors are doing this in the u s. If anyone knows if doctors are doing these at Vanderbilt in Nashville Tennessee? Please help . Thank you
My Neurologist Says I May be a candidate for the MILD procedure- There is only a shaving, no apparatus correct? 61 year old Normal weight female. Spinal stenosis / they said it’s bad. I do not want a Metal apparatus In my back. I do not have osteoporosis / I am also a SLE pt. Lupus / thoughts? I do walk three times a day. Each walk is around a mile. I do at times have a leg go numb after sitting In the restroom.
Very informative presentation. It gives me hope but then I remember that I also have Osteoporosis. Would that make these options a no-go, even the MILD ?
Hello. I have been diagnosed with moderate stenosis. The MRI of your patient with the pinched area looks like my MRI. I don't have the pain down the legs- I will get occasional pinching sensation and cramps. I have trouble with urination and constipation. Sitting is more comfortable than standing or walking. I have seen two nuerosurgeons who want to fuse 3 disc. I would like to know more about the approach you use with these 3 devices. Also, what can you tell me about a TOPS device? I live in Wisconsin, so coming to you may not be possible. If the insurance company would let me, I would. One last thing, I had a disectamy years ago. I am told that the disc now moves side to side. Would any of the devices you mentioned work for me?
Very informative. would this help for a double Pars defect at S1-L5? i already had Ablation and also the intercept procedure. neither has relived the pain
hi doctor, what would you recommened for a chronic case of low back pain that doesn't have pain below buttocks. I have moderate to severe DDD, bilateral stenosis, etc and a couple herniations but my pain is constant (all the time) and non radiating. I don't have sciatica. I only hav a lot of pain and no strength.
Very informative. I'm having foraminal decompression (L3/4) next week. The pain has me in a wheelchair. Can the time lost from inactivity (walking primarily) be regained after surgery? Last year I was hiking up to 5 miles a day at least 7k + elevation. Would love to be back to that!
Hi I am extremely interested in your approach. I have severe spinal stenosis and other issues in my spine. I can’t get to see you easily as I live in Perth Western Australia do you know of anyone here who approaches these issues like you? Regards Heather
As with any surgery, always get multiple opinions from different types of providers. Don’t just be sold on minimally invasive… You also want it to actually work.
This is awesome. I am fused with instrumentation from T2 to L2 for idiopathic roto scoliosis and now experiencing issues with L5 and 4. Currently receive epidural that wears off in 2 months and I can only get them every 2 months. This video is very exciting to me and gives me information to talk with my doctor. It is a miracle that I found it!
Very informative.
Thank you for a very well presented video, full of information, pros and cons and your understanding of what it means to be freed from pain! Medicine cannot grow as it could because of so much litigation, risk aversion and politics and it is a shame! Who wants to be a cutting edge specialist to help people when you face extremely high insurance premiums and people are just waiting to sue! Bless you for your courage and your skills as well as desire to educate!💕🇨🇦
This has been incredibly informative. Your approach and manner in which you describe the positives and potential negatives of each procedure is amazing. As someone dealing with L4/5 S1 issues in the last 5 years and never a day before, the dilemma as you posed it is spectacular. What is the cost of doing nothing compared to the potential benefits and risks of doing something. At 57 and 6'9" the stressors on my spine are I am assuming somewhat unique compared to someone of average height simply from the standpoint of stress placed on the spine. The consults I have had seemed too willing to move forward with surgery and the phrase "minimally-invasive" was not a term that was uttered. Having your eyes on an MRI would be invaluable or a consult. Thank you!
best detailed video I've seen so far.
I've had fusion from T10-ililum which equals many surgery's
Thank you for a really interesting video, painting the picture as it really is.
I just had a second MRI scan (the last one was three years ago) and my consultant is going to call me when he has the results. Depending on the MRI results, I will either be offered pain management or surgery. It's a tough decision, but I am finding it painful to walk long distances and it's sink or swim. Whatever option is suggested, it's a gamble.
I can't get to sunny Florida, I am in the UK and I'm reliant on my local hospital.
Also, this doctor produced an educational video. He can't help you, your mother, husband or pet dog. He gave generic info.
What a fantastic video on back surgery, the best l have ever seen. By the way I’ve had a two level t/lift fusion last month.
I have spondylolysis. I guess that means 2 small par fractures. They are going to operate on my l5 laminectomy/Gill body resection with l5 s1 fusion.I will have a nuro surgeon spine surgeon in the operating room.Im in severe pain with the nerve in my buttocks n half way down my leg. I am very scared .I went through 6 shots in my back along with PT for six weeks..I hope I am making right decision. Your video is awesome and so well explained. I also have ostoperious in my spine along with RA.
Thanks for the video.I am 50 years old and suffering greatly from spine stenosis.
Thank you so much. This is such great information - I'm crying. It helps me to understand what my next steps might be.
Amazing video! 😊
Very Clear and Concise information, thanks for this, i needed t hear this.
Great video. Very educational. Thank you
Great information! I have a cervical and spinal stenosis plus a straight spine. I was told I needed spine surgery for pain relief. Also physical therapy & a chiropractor were suggested which I refused.
Very Interesting I’ve just found out that I have Lumbar Stenosis and my L5 is causing some Nero. Problems like sciatica. So when I see a doctor I’ll have some clue what he or she is talking about. Thanks for the podcast! Steve
Hello Dr. McRoberts 😘….it’s always so informative listening to you explain, in detail, what is going on from severe stenosis..Thank you. I need more help when I return from my vacation. Thank you for being here…♥️🌈🙏🤗😘👨🏼⚕️
Masterful presentation and fully comprehendible to the layman.
Reaching out from South East Asia (Malaysia) - what are the steps I take?
(71 yr old - active, healthy and pretty fit. I want to play Squash again having been restricted by SS over the past 2 months. Extensive gym work, obviously, has not removed the lower back and right hip pain which is now destroying my lifestyle.).
@@mikehardwicke23 have a virtual consult and if your condition is likely remediable come to the US to have the surgery.
@@wportermcroberts That's what I was thinking. I'll get a new MRI first.
I would definitely like to connect with this Dr. more info please
Very informative.......I have spinal stenosis, and doctors are talking to me about laminectomy. I'm not sure, but I need to do something.
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! Thank you for ALL the information!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I was told muy an orthopedic specialist there is no reason for me to have bCk surgery I do have a severe curvature of the spine surgery is a waste of time
Does your office accept Medicare Insurance?
For patients that have had a prior laminectomy and fusion it appears would forgo the use of these spinous process devices?
I need your help . I’ve been through all dr in my city in all categories. At least 3to4 dr in every areas of disciplines.
Hello doctor, please help me. My husband is sick. He was involved in an accident and became paralyzed from the waist down for a year and a half. The doctor said he needs physical therapy abroad, but I don’t have the money for treatment. He has been bedridden for a year and a half now. The doctor said his spinal cord is healthy, but there is a bruise, but vertebrae 11 and 12 are separated and he did a spinal stabilization. However, he has pain in the thumbs of both hands and he has no strength in his hands. Please help me. He also has small children. Please, in the name of what you like, help me. How can I reach you to treat my husband? Find someone to help me examine him, please.
so you lock the ramge of motion with these devices? So how do you effect the disc that is crushed between the bones?
L5-S1 disc degeneration to the point of bone on bone. Spinal stenosis and severe right leg sciatica resulting. Neurosurgeon options are spinal cord stimulator or ALIF. Would the L5-S1 device you’ve shown be an option?
At the end of the video, I got the impression that not many doctors are doing this in the u s. If anyone knows if doctors are doing these at Vanderbilt in Nashville Tennessee? Please help . Thank you
My Neurologist Says I May be a candidate for the MILD procedure- There is only a shaving, no apparatus correct? 61 year old Normal weight female. Spinal stenosis / they said it’s bad. I do not want a Metal apparatus In my back. I do not have osteoporosis / I am also a SLE pt. Lupus / thoughts? I do walk three times a day. Each walk is around a mile. I do at times have a leg go numb after sitting In the restroom.
Very informative presentation. It gives me hope but then I remember that I also have Osteoporosis. Would that make these options a no-go, even the MILD ?
osteoporosis is not a significant contraindication to MILD.
@@wportermcroberts But the other too maybe not too good for it ?
Hello. I have been diagnosed with moderate stenosis. The MRI of your patient with the pinched area looks like my MRI. I don't have the pain down the legs- I will get occasional pinching sensation and cramps. I have trouble with urination and constipation. Sitting is more comfortable than standing or walking. I have seen two nuerosurgeons who want to fuse 3 disc. I would like to know more about the approach you use with these 3 devices. Also, what can you tell me about a TOPS device? I live in Wisconsin, so coming to you may not be possible. If the insurance company would let me, I would. One last thing, I had a disectamy years ago. I am told that the disc now moves side to side. Would any of the devices you mentioned work for me?
Very informative. would this help for a double Pars defect at S1-L5? i already had Ablation and also the intercept procedure. neither has relived the pain
Doctor what's your opinion on intracept for disogenic back pain? And what's y opinion on a procedure called discseel fibrin sealant
hi doctor, what would you recommened for a chronic case of low back pain that doesn't have pain below buttocks. I have moderate to severe DDD, bilateral stenosis, etc and a couple herniations but my pain is constant (all the time) and non radiating. I don't have sciatica. I only hav a lot of pain and no strength.
Very informative. I'm having foraminal decompression (L3/4) next week. The pain has me in a wheelchair. Can the time lost from inactivity (walking primarily) be regained after surgery? Last year I was hiking up to 5 miles a day at least 7k + elevation. Would love to be back to that!
You have to be. Diminished walking results in aging at an accelerated rate...
Hi I am extremely interested in your approach. I have severe spinal stenosis and other issues in my spine. I can’t get to see you easily as I live in Perth Western Australia do you know of anyone here who approaches these issues like you? Regards Heather
Try Marc A Russo in Newcastle
Has anyone ever heard of getting injections in L3-L4 and should make you HURT and that's a sign you need surgery
Where this doctor please
Fort Lauderdale Florida
Fort Lauderdale Florida
What hospital do you perform these procedures? Thanks so much! Excellent video.
Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Folks dont jump onto dpinsl surgeries. Just DONT.
Once sepsis sets in then you barely stand a chance.
If you're an interventional spine Doctor then why are you doing surgeries?
We do minimally invasive surgery as well.
As with any surgery, always get multiple opinions from different types of providers. Don’t just be sold on minimally invasive… You also want it to actually work.
Massively informative.
@ glad it was helpful
So is minutemen a fusion