How smoking ruins spine surgery
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- Опубликовано: 8 апр 2023
- Let's talk about the most important reasons why you should not smoke if you need spine surgery.
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Very good doctor , explain it very well.
Thank you, I am glad it helped.
Good advise
Thank you. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do ti improve your health.
If you liked this video, you can check out my video about how smoking can complicate surgical treatment of the spine: ruclips.net/video/Jqi0lZdjT1A/видео.html
I am a Vaper and I had spine surgery 2 months ago. I healed up quickly and did not have the problems usually experienced by a smoker. Apparently the British Medical Association is correct in reporting that Vaping is significantly safer than smoking.
I believe you are a lucky person. All nicotine is bad for the spine.
I agree with you.
All nicotine (smoked, chewed, vaped, patched) is harmful, unfortunately.
Curious how doctor opinions has changed since they now prescribe medical marijuana for various medical needs in various states.
In general, most physicians will still recommend staying away from THC-containing products, because we don't know what the medium-to-long-term effects of this substance are. Any smoke (cigarette or otherwise) has many different chemical compounds which can have toxic effects on the body.
Does this advice also apply to having an occasional cigar (Cigar smoke is Non-inhaled)?
To my knowledge even small quantities of nicotine can significantly slow down bony healing. I tell my patients that it would be not worth it to smoke even "a little bit" if it means taking the risk of complications after a major surgery, like spinal surgery.
Hello doctor I am going in for a micro disectomy in the next few days. Would nicotine gum still be bad for my recovery?
Thank you for your question. Yes, nicotine (in any form) will slow-down the healing of soft-tissues (and bone) after surgery. To make sure that you have a quick and comprehensive recovery, it would be best to stop nicotine for as long as possible (before and after the surgery). Good luck to you 👍
Would using smokeless tobacco bring on the non healing also ?
That is a great question. Nicotine (in any form) is harmful to the health of the spine. Smokeless tobacco should therefore be avoided.
Hello doctor,my father consumes (chews) a lot of tobacco,he has undergone a spine surgery 4 years ago.During initial 2 months of his surgery he stopped eating tobacco and his recovery was so fast,but gradually he started eating tobacco again.fist he used to walk on stick but he is unable to put a single step without Walker,so could there be any role of tobacco in his retarded recovery and him not being able to walk properly.he don't feels his legs as they are numb
Thank you for reaching out.
Yes, tobacco use after surgery can cause significant problems: ruclips.net/video/Jqi0lZdjT1A/видео.html
It would be reasonable to get a consultation from a spine surgeon to see what options may be available. Good luck.
Hello doctor, i did lumbar MICRODISECTOMY 4 months ago. I stop smoking during these 4 months. But i smoke 2 cigeret a day from last 2 days. Today i have little pain from right side of my back. But not in the surgical sight. This pain why doctor?. Its may b due to smoking?
Thank you for reaching out. Without a clinical examination, I cannot say why you are having the back pain. However, it is well known that nicotine causes people to become more sensitive to pain (i.e. their body's ability to deal with painful stimuli is impaired). Quitting smoking is the best thing you will do in your life for your health.