the opperation is forcondental thoracolumbar kyphosis would like to know more about the opperation
2007-02-18 23:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by maggyp58 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I'm a nurse. I don't know specifically you want to know about the surgery, I could tell you much. I think the most important thing to know is to follow all the after care instructions. If you don't understand something before they began, ask. Make sure you understand fully the procedure and all the risks. Try not to worry everything will be OK. I know this is a difficult time for you. Try not to go alone if possible. I crochet, and that works for me. Find something that can keep you calm. I am a Christian and I will be praying for you as well, take care.
2007-02-18 23:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a new one.I know Disc- Lam in Lum#5
Metal cages and disc removal,This second one 3-4 -2-3 from the stomach,64 yr old male do about any thing I want.
I see in your second word Thorac,those are 12 vertrabra just above Lumbar 5 of those, The top ver. are Cebral,I would ask the
Suregon to translate this Procedure./ also there is a condition
called spinal stenosis ,which is buid up of cal or bone that close
spinal openings/
2007-02-19 04:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kyphosis is considered a normal curvature greater that 45 degrees of the spine. But as far as I know he dont need an operation, just bracing or corcets to help straighten his spine.
2007-02-19 00:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Ém 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the specialist for more detail - he/she will be happy to go into detail on it. You can then ask such things as success rate, risks and side effects as well.
2007-02-18 23:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Sorry, I can't help, but I really feel for you both.
Give him my best and I hope that you all manage to cope well with the operation and all it entails.
Best of luck!
2007-02-18 23:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Moofie's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋