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9 weeks since ankle fusion, still half portion of the foot is kind of numb. What should I do for speed recovery?

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Re consult your doctor ...  Read More

I had a fusion at l4-s1 about 4 yrs ago. There is also an artificial disc at the l4-5 level. Recently I've been having a lot of pain when I bend forward and try to straighten back up. I had an xray done and it shows anterolisthesis of l4 on l5 of 4.8 mm which increases with flexion to 5.3. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon. He says it should not

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Before attempting to answer your queries want to see ur MRI or CT scan ...  Read More

Myself, 22 year old boy, want to know can a neck sprain get fine in 1 day? How much is neck sprains recovery time? This is for me since 2 hours I am unable to move my neck. Looking up is so difficult and if I try to turn right and left it pains more. Please help me soon.

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Yes in 2-3 days spasm can resolve . require medications after examination of neck and neurology ...  Read More

Can a person walk normal and not limp after ankle fusion surgery .

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Normal mechanics of the ankle is lost after fusion surgery and the walking style or what we call gait will be a little different from the normal side. Hence it is the last resort in treatment. The ben ...  Read More

Hi sir I have a gone through an ACDF SURGERY or a neck spine fusion for c5 and C6 around four months back while sleeping my neck gives me a pain it's from day one but believe me doctors at fortis hospital who operated was a professional and have cured the main cause which was shoulder pain and arms disabled - was unable to lift my arm due to severe

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Consult neurosurgeon at fortis again. ...  Read More

Optive fusion drops not available in market any other option instead of this drops.. need your help..

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Hello You may use Genteal eyedrop or refresh tears ...  Read More

I have l4l5s1 intertransverse fusion for bilateral pars break defect and grade 1 spondylolisthesis, but my bone graft not fuse so my l4l5s1 joins are only stable on pedicle screws. is without fusion there is a problem with pedicle screws or can pedicle screws hold my weight for whole life, what are the chances of breakage, is there is any chance of

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Need clinical details to guide better ...  Read More

Hey everyone, I was wondering if marijuana affects bone fusion? With or without having surgery. Ive been told theres a difference.

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There is no direct research on it , but excess smoking of a regular cigarette has been known to delay bone healing. ...  Read More

Can pedicle screws are used in lumbar spine without any fusion, is pedicle screws are strong enough to stabilize the spine for whole life

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If intertransverse fusion or intervertebral body fusion is done along it's better. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with Influenza A (H1N1) about four days back. I have had no flu related symptoms since then and I feel normal except severe neck pain since the last two days. The pain was on the right side on one day and is on the left side today. I am unable to sleep as a result. Is neck pain common in this situation? What should I do? Thanks.

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Yes it’s common but this can be managed with medication.. ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any homeopathic medications for fas

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Give me proper details and case file of your mother.. and need detailed case taking then we will try our best to cure your mother ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce pa

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Postoperative pain is common and more so in open spine surgery , in case of persistent pain kindly ask your treating doctor for analgesics, with adequate analgesics care pt recovery will be smooth . T ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting the pain is debilitating .Is it ok?Any gentle

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Kindly share the discharge summary to get more details on the case. Meanwhile she would need Cryotherapy and TENS for Pain management. ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce th

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Since she underwent surgery recently ,pain is common at surgical site. Anyhow kindly look into Pain scale(in chrome) which rates 0-10. If pain score more than 4 or more .,requires good analgesics. But ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications please kindly advis

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Since the spinal fusion was performed only 2 days ago, significant pain around the incision can occur during the first few postoperative days and does not by itself indicate that something has gone wr ...  Read More

Sir I had gone for spine fusion surgery at L5 S1 on 30/01/25 . After passing over 10 months there is no sign of fusion present in x rays. Just after surgery went for dexa scan where osteopania detected T score -2.0 , z score -1.8 .Taking osteophos 70 weekly from the same day and other supplements but fusion not showing till now . I have a lot of di

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Need further evaluation by orthopedist and endocrinologist combined. Consult both of them in a hospital setting ...  Read More

Whats the cost of spinal fusion in Bengaluru and what's the success rate along with how much function can be regained. I have l4-l5 large herniation it's been 7+ years, I exercise most day inclusive of neutral spine core etc earlier pain was in legs but no more in the legs and fully functional zero medications. But this Lower back pain I get very b

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Every case is different. Cost depends on surgeon , hospital , implants ,etc . Success rate and functional outcome depends on method of surgery so operating surgeon can better guide you . ...  Read More

My daughter is one year old and has labial fusion but she has no symptoms of painful urination. My doctor gave me estrogen cream for 2 weeks the outer separation is done but inner layer has not been separated yet. So if it doesn’t open my doctor suggested to a manual separation using local anaesthesia. So I am bit confused and nervous to wait till

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Hi, how long does cataract surgery take. And what is recovery period? Thank you in advance.

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Surgery takes 15-20 minutes. Recovery period approximately 1 month ...  Read More

My wife didn't get mobility without walker or stic from last 3 month after fusion of ankle. She is polio patient and done Ilizarov. Is it problematic. She was able to walk before procedure. But after that she get problem. Also Physiotherapy is continued from last 2 months.

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I need to see the xray and need a more complete history to help you ...  Read More

I had my spine surgery 1 year ago. And my doctor is going to remove my hardware. So can i do all the activities like a normal human after my spinal fusion removal ??

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you can ...  Read More

I am 26 years old . I was having chest pain .doc suggested me 2D echo. Everything was normal but i t was written , A & e fusion due to tachycardia. What does it mean? Is it normal? I have share the image of reports also.

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Don’t worry It’s normal ...  Read More

I can't use the Indian style toilet after my back surgery. What should i do so that i can use the Indian toilet? Surgery procedures- posterior stabilisation and decompression fusion. 5 months ago.

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Hi - what is the cost of surgery in Mumbai /Thane for bone fusion surgery of foot caused due to Rheumatoid arthritis

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Sorry I'm gen surgeon I'm in Nagpur ...  Read More

I had C1-C2 fusion 2 years ago is 2018, it was done because of a type 1 rotatory subluxation of C1-C2. I still have pain but I stretch daily and other things my therapist told me, I was wondering can I start doing sports like football and other contact sports and gym?

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Pls contact your operating surgeon, he would be the best guide for this ...  Read More

What are the risk of removing C1-C2 fusion implants? I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am in a lot of pain.

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Pain after back surgery 2yrs is related to implant loosening causes pain ...  Read More

Hey, I have fractured my spine and I've been wondering if cannabis smoking somehow affects bone fusion. I've heard it only makes a difference if you've had surgery, is this true? What are the affects with or without surgery? Is it dangerous in any case?

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HI, please explain is it good going recovery of my humerus hand fracture i have attached my x ray below please give me suggestions

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In the attached x-ray there seems to be sufficient bone. However, I need to see the other view as well, which gives the correct picture. Also you have not mentioned how long has it been since the frac ...  Read More

I have undergone with the spinal fusion cage surgery for L5-S1 disc. can i do plank position as an exercise in the mornings?

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Hi, Yes ,plank position is good for your core mcls exercise ..will be good if you start doing after atlist 1month of fusion surgery, gradually increase the timing,pls start from 5/10sec till 1-1.30mnt ...  Read More

Hello I had 5th metatarsal bone fracture about 40 days ago. For the 24 days i remained in kaccha plaster instead of having pakka plaster after 1 week. Is it going to affect my recovery time?

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No ..your foot should be immobilised that's it. Do not walk over the slab . Keep foot elevated. Time to union is 4-6 weeks ...  Read More

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