Spine Procedure

Lumbar Fusion

Procedure intended to stabilize the spine by joining two or more vertebrae together, often with instrumentation.

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Spondylolisthesis and Lumbar Stenosis

66 yo woman presents with leg greater than back pain Greater than 1 year duration Pain radiates down back of legs Numbness and tingling in calves No weakness, but reports falling Worsens with walking, better with rest Has had injections – limited benefit Has tried PT Ibuprofen helps Smokes ½ ppd; cutting down

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Metastatic tumor to T12

53 year old man presents with mid-lower back pain radiating to the left side of the lower chest and flank Severe after minor fall 2 weeks prior Mild back pain for about 4 months No significant prior medical history

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Spine

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

46 year-old woman with back and right leg pain

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