L4-5 Spondylolisthesis with Stenosis!!

The patient has worsening low back and right leg pain consistent with their imaging studies showing a L4-5 grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis with severe stenosis.
Diagnosis: L4-5 Spondylolisthesis with stenosis
Operation: Right L4-5 Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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Medical Disclaimer
The information in this video is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To address your specific medical concerns, we strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider. The surgical procedures shown in this video are performed by a qualified spine surgeon and may not be appropriate for all individuals.
#spondylolisthesis #stenosis #spinehealth #drchollkim #fusion

[@AlphaPoe]

Had this surgery exactly 5 months ago today. Tough recovery but the best thing I ever did. Pain free now and got my life back, gardening, long walks and whatever I choose to do.

[@sharonbedell6202]

Did you have any disc deterioration . I have 3 discs gone and the vertebrae have slipped way out of line. Been this way for many years and much pain.

[@JasmineJasmine-jj3xm]

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[@mariajaramillo1135]

hello can you tell what is the surgery you had that you are able to do everything you mention.? because I had a fusion on my black remove the disk and have something on between the two vertebral then screws were put on there to hold everything together. the main pain is gone but still not pain free. I can't walk stand or seat for two long. and I can't bend down or twist like before my surgery. it will be interesting to know what was done in your back. please.

[@mariajaramillo1135]

​@@sharonbedell6202 are you still in pain? how can you not have 3 disks and be able to move? all your vertebral will collapse if you didn't have nothing to hold them,I think ?

[@agoogleuser8492]

AlphaPoe you stupid hoe can't you see these people are asking you questions because they're in pain I hope your condition returns

[@michelle22374]

I wish all doctors were as excited and thrilled as you are. Keep up the great work. Your patients are so lucky to have you.

[@zozik84]

I always have ultimate respect for the surgeons . The service you give to people is immeasurable !!!

[@hingshong5572]

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[@billymcdonald5321]

I’m having this surgery done in a few weeks by a neuro surgeon. I’m neither scared nor nervous. My father will be with me during my surgery. He has my hand . He will comfort me while my surgery is going on. I have faith in him as he directs my surgery.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

Let me know how it went and how quickly you are recovering. I'm going to have this surgery in February or so.

[@jaclynbenard6240]

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[@themysticmuse]

How'd it go??

[@mariajaramillo1135]

How did your surgery go ?

[@erindsharka559]

Dr.Kim i just wanted to say that you're just an awsome human , thanks. God bless !

[@benarimah6125]

I had this same surgery one year ago elsewhere and I have made remarkable progress.

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Just realize how so much advance you are with you're technic then other surgeons In the country. Last time I watched you giving a seminar you have done 17 surgeries with all the new equipment, ( the force) !!!

[@rays4142]

Awesome, well done. It's great to see someone who enjoys and is so proud of their work.

[@drchollkim]

Thank you! Love getting to help my patients!

[@mariajaramillo1135]

I just love this doctor. Is 67 too old to have surgery.?😊

[@MrAbbey456]

Keep up with the good quality of helping pepole . Pray to God to open all doors of succes for u and to all of ur family now and always...

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Dr. Kim , Outstanding procedure, it's always a pleasure watching you pro-form your magic. Sincerely, Ray Donahue

[@jennifermorang8313]

I am so happy to see this i have this problem and it is crippiling me i am in so much pain i wish i had that doctor to attend to me some people got all the luck but i will keep praying for some help soon.

[@kcouturequeenmarshall363]

I’m with you it’s crippling me to I’m so tired of it and these doctors

[@chantalbarry3023]

Beautiful Docteur Félicitations et votre collègue aussi BRAVO

[@critterkarma]

I too, have the same condition. And certainly this surgery is in my future. It was terrific to see Dr Kim’s technique for correcting spondylolisthesis. I can just add it to my recent hip replacement. Modern orthopedic surgery is amazing!

[@pennynorthrop5515]

I recently and continue to deal with the debilitating pain of Sciatica. Most days I can early stand to prepare my meals. If I sit I sit on ice packs, I have given up driving and depend on friends to help me with grocery shopping. I have had a bone density test (good), an, MRI (not so good). I have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spondylosthesis

[@pennynorthrop5515]

Penny I also Degerative disease of spine. I was told by my doctor he would not recommend surgery. I could try pain shots. Several years ago I went through pain management for arthritis around S1, no help with the injections. While I am 79 yrs old I do not feel old. I have been active until this recent diagnosisThank goodness for my friends who have helped me keep a positive attitude and kept me laughing. I thank you for your thorough explanations of spinal issues and wonder if you have any suggestions for my diagnosis.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

@@pennynorthrop5515 So sorry to hear about your situation. Get some Salonpaus. It's a topical patch made of lidocane, non-prescription.

[@gendennyamtsoo7551]

Gorgeous doctor.

[@jerryfarquhar9200]

I need this ! I’m so tired living in pain!!!

[@59569]

Navigation is Medtronic-made, pedicle screw is CREO made in Globus, Cage is RIZE in Globus too.

[@darylsmioth1904]

That's exactly how they placed my screws with the x-ray in real time. They actually used to computer in conjunction with the monitor screen to set the screws.

[@wendyfield7708]

I had exactly the same diagnosis, and decompression surgery in the UK in 2012. Unfortunately, because I had had to wait 22 months for it with the stenosis badly pinching the leg nerve all that time, the sciatic nerve in the leg is dead now. I haver had great mobility since, though the severe pain was relieved. I have no screws, and the surgery was not this latest way.

[@ravashhoodfar4084]

Great work Doctor. Wish I had the chance to be operated by you. I suffer from The same problem. Do the screws stay there forever? Will the dish get back to normal again?

[@jaymeehalbert3721]

Nice work dr chill👌

[@mariajaramillo1135]

this doctor is so cool. How can you send someone home the same day ? I had a similar surgery. and I stayed 3 days in the hospital and 14 days in the rehab.

[@davebrooks3161]

I will have this done soon so very interested.

[@ghislainecarballalgomez7891]

Great job

[@deevalderrama]

Can't wait to meet with you I pray to Jesus that I am a candidate for this surgery!!! See you soon...

[@thomasrobichaud5318]

He is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@krishsubramanian9703]

Informative video. I’ve a similar condition . What are the risks of the surgery and recovery rate? Please advise

[@TrackerboatUSA8527]

I'm having l-4 & l-5 fused tomorrow morning. Everyone says that my surgeon is the best in my area and I'm in good hands.

[@drchollkim]

Wishing you all the best!!!

[@mikezimerman6831]

Any updates u want to share with us

[@user-ke8nb5yp7z]

Sois estupendos... Un 10 ,maravillosos.

[@mr.sparkles4417]

I wish I had money to go to you and you fix my back.i need a fusion of S1 and F5 /F4.i stay in sout africa an been waiting for my MRI for 3 years.Waiting list for operation is 2 to 3 more years I wish I was born not in AFRICA! Great job dokter. ❤️

[@alfiethepatterdaleterrier5595]

I had a scan 3 weeks ago and it doesnt make for good reading from what I can make out . Severe degeneration from T11 - S1 with stenosis at L3-4 and 5 bulging disk at T10- 11 ,endplates (modic type II),crowding of the cauda equina , oedematous changes (Modic type I) just how good or bad is this as I have yet to see the Dr . I have a LOT of back pain and numbness in both legs . BTW I am in the UK and been in construction all my working life.

[@gosman949]

Why did you not do an ALIF on this patient? I have had two surgeons advise that on me, and it seems too risky for a 72-year-old like me!

[@pranititiwari6525]

God bless you.

[@user-ii6ms2hn5k]

What is the down time for this procedure

[@lynnphillipi3536]

This was an excellent video. I'm slowly getting used to the idea of having screws put into my back. I'm more concerned with how long the pain will last as the body gets used to the alien material. Thank you Dr. Kim. I only hope my doctor uses minimally invasive techniques.

[@drchollkim]

Glad you liked the video Lynn!! It is always best for patients to feel comfortable with their treatment! Wishing you all the best!!

[@NODAK9]

I’m getting more p screws taken out asap at the L4 level.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

@@NODAK9 I thought the screws were supposed to stay in. Why are you having them taken out? And how long ago did you have the surgery done?

[@lynnphillipi3536]

@@NODAK9 So please tell me why you had the screws taken out? Were they causing you more pain? Or is this a usual procedure?

[@deeb3077]

@@NODAK9 Yes please tell us why your having screws taken out? Not nice to say that and worry others without telling the reason.

[@BudeR01]

Problem is now L4 adjacent disc space has been compromised by being compressed and the height reduced from getting greedy with the expansion below 😂, nice work slick !! Hate to see how a non VIP gets treated 😂

[@Jack.Yi.]

Korean Orthopedic surgeons have top skill of the whole medical procedures.

[@tahan1421]

Hi Doctor, Is it possible that scar tissue adhesion to nerves after back surgery?

[@lesafowers8142]

This makes my low back injury hurt. But I want you to do my surgery because I have watched so many of your videos. I know I would be in good hands.

[@drchollkim]

We're here to help! Contact us at [phone] or excelspine.com/contact/

[@HowardLuken]

I come to find out that I made a huge mistake choosing one of these Medicare advantage plans instead of just sticking with regular Medicare. They keep denying things and paying fractions of the cost of like an MRI for instance that was around $1,300 and they only paid $288 of it whereas normal Medicare would have simply paid it without question. I believe I am trapped in it for a year at least. If I had just gone with regular Medicare I'd probably be out in San Diego right now waiting on surgery. Instead I'm stuck here in Columbus Ohio with surgeons that don't want to talk to me more than 5 minutes and insurance that is looking for every way they can to deny coverage. No one explains any of this to me and I only found out through watching yet another KZbin video!

[@keithnichols7926]

Medicare may not be exactly the white knight you imagine, although I find it more attractive than the managed plans. Medicare pays only 80 percent of what it approves, so to avoid paying something out of pocket, you need a good supplementary insurance policy to pick up the 20 percent. I currently pay about 290 bucks a month for my supplement, and it has a 240-dollar annual deductible. Medicare itself in 2023 will have a monthly premium of 164.90 dollars and an annual deductible of 226 dollars. But most of us couldn't afford surgeries, tests, and doctor visits without some help of this sort.

[@jeretalbot8310]

my doc reccomended L2 toS1 fusion. i have a hern. disc at L5. i asked him just to do lamectomy 0n L4 L5. not looking for no pain, just dont want my right leg to get any weaker. now i have severe pain when i bend forward! i hope the surgery works!

[@drchollkim]

Wishing you all the best!!!

[@BudeR01]

I have stand alone BAK cages , at l5s1 , a few years ago l4 completely blew out a massive herniated disk, it needs to be fixed but nobody will do it for some reason

[@jodibirmingham9040]

Why do you have to use screws? I thought there were more advanced methods 😢

[@peonni8094]

I hope to someday get this surgery. I know it will be a major step to getting my life back.

[@adamgodwin3130]

what is your back issue?

[@peonni8094]

@@adamgodwin3130 I have grade 2-3 Spondylolisthesis At L5. The disc is very thin and the three discs above it are bulging. Also cervical stenosis and arthritis throughout the length of the spine, but most of the pain is caused from L5.

[@adamgodwin3130]

@@peonni8094 thank you for you response. I am interested as I am a student physiotherapist. Do you have any mobility at all?

[@peonni8094]

@@adamgodwin3130 And I appreciate that you cared enough to ask. Yes I can get around on my own, its just I run into a lot of pain after being up and around doing even simple things around the house. For example fixing dinner takes a long while, because I have to stop and take "breaks" until things settle down enough to continue. There are many times I shudder at waking up in my bed, although it feels amazing at first. When I wake and stand, it is like everything is stacking back together, and at times the pain is so severe, I can't help but holler. I'm over weight, so that doesn't help, and I'm sure they will want me to lose more. I have lost around 50-60 lbs so far, which isn't easy with such a sedentary lifestyle lol. I'm hoping after another 50 lbs, they will consider the procedure. As a bonus, I'm hoping to reverse the Type 2 diabetes at that point also.

[@adamgodwin3130]

@@peonni8094 thanks for your reply. 50-60lbs is a great loss! I must say you have a great mindset despite you situation, with your hopes to reverse your diabetes. I wish you all the best, thank you for your responses

[@tomasranta6154]

I’m a 76 year old retired physical therapist. I have all of the above and throw a little scoliosis. No ruptured disks however. This video gives me hope. I live near Knoxville Tn. Any guidance would be appreciated.

[@NODAK9]

Are your legs weak, tingly or numb? I’ve had 5 spine surgeries including fusion’s, adjacent surgery on l3 this March. My L5-S1, L4 fusion was great for about 5 years but it caused my L3 to collapse… long story but if you’re not experiencing the above and can manage pain I’d hold off.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

I am doing physical therapy to strengthen my core before I have the surgery.

[@mariajaramillo1135]

​@@lynnphillipi3536 good luck if you ever have the surgery done. 🙏✝️

[@Piramida-1]

DEFINITIVAMENTE NÃO TENHO CONDIÇÕES PSICOLÓGICAS PARA EXERCER A PROFISSÃO DE MÉDICO, JÁ ESTOU PASSANDO MAL SÓ DE OLHAR A CIRURGIA.

[@blakemcools7581]

I'm soon to have this surgery to stable my spine screws in my spine im hoping 3/4 days in but who knows

[@johnjohnson9093]

Expert, expert, expert

[@raymonddonahue1942]

I'll be signing up soon

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Dr. Kim, please explain to me why I had to ask another Neuro surgeon about the device used to stop a disc from re herinated after a minor disc surgery. Why haven't you used this device in you're surgeries

[@mareidisromero5942]

Felicitaciones quiero conocerlo

[@cookiesabir]

L4-s1 listhesis grade 1.2 which surgery best TLIF OR PLIF SIR?

[@palrajib73]

Wow Doctor you guys are next to God. I am from India. I had TLIF surgery on October 12, 2021 in Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon. I was very active before that, gyming, cycling running, walking. Please can you let me know, when can I start cycling again. I have a roadbike. Thanking you.

[@drchollkim]

It is best to talk to your surgeon regarding your recovery process. Wishing you all the best as you continue to recover Rajib!!

[@palrajib73]

@@dwarkaprasad1217 Dr. SK Rajan Neuro Surgeon

[@palrajib73]

@@dwarkaprasad1217 Dwarka ji. It is better to get yourself opened by a Neuro Surgeon. As neuron system is more complex and vulnerable. I myself faced the same situation. Consulted both Dr. Himanshu, Orthopaedic and Dr. Rajan, neuro surgeon. and after lot of thinking zeroed down to the latter. As spine is very complex organ of our body, requires lot of expertise.

[@palrajib73]

@@dwarkaprasad1217 when have you decided for the surgery day?

[@jimmieporter2327]

I’m had 7 Back surgeries at L3-L4, L4-5. I have rods and screws in my back and never had incisions like that. I wish I never had the first one. Recently I was in a car accident and now I have 11 herniated disc’s from my neck to L2-L3. Every Doctor I see says I have to much going on and won’t even treat me. Now I’m about to have a pain pump inserted to treat pain.

[@drchollkim]

Jimmie, sorry to hear about this! Wishing you all the best!

[@flininto5781]

this may sound weird. but this did reduce my pain. watch: How to use EFT tapping for pain relief - nick Ortner- the tapping solution. & Watch: Could tapping be the solution to chronic pain and anxiety? Megyn Kelly Today. this really did help me. please watch and try. yes it really does work

[@lynnphillipi3536]

@@flininto5781 That's fantastic. I will look at that video. Also try using Salonpaus which is just a lidocane patch, nonprescription. Can be bought over the counter. Can last up to 8 hours.

[@wontstopcoming4ubih]

Greetings..is it uncommon for your balance to be unstable, numbness and tingling after a year of having this surgery?

[@Liz_678]

I had a surgery, different than this one. I had the surgery 8 months ago. It is process to get your body back to normal. I have been to PT several times and now messages. After being bent over for two years I realized my muscles needed to get back into shape. My body needed to realign. No pain from surgery. But pain from muscles. Also waking funny. Again, muscles out of alignment

[@babysaroja9874]

Doctor pls tell me about l4l5 disc bulge the disc is on nerves the doctor set that must do surgery my husband doing fishing he have to lift heavy weight we have a one doubt that after surgery can he do his work I mean heavy weight lifting and all we don't have any other sources pls docter he is under heavy back pain pls tell me

[@Expert_Advice]

Sir my reports says... 1.Disc dessication seen involving l4 l5 and l5 S1 level. 2. L4 l5 showz deffuse disc bulge With annual tear intending the thecal sac not comressing the nerve root.residual canal diameter measure 14.5 mm 3. L5 S1 shows central disc protrusion intending the thecal sac not comressing the nerve root.residual canal diameter measure 14.5 mm .. My symptoms are No pain. Heavy stiffness Sitting issue Cant stand for more time at the same position. Sometimes feelings of numbness at legs area also And moreover my issue is not fixed .,means it's moves from left to right or from right to left. Psl dr do reply ...thax

[@rosanaortega1241]

I'm in so much chronic pain everyday all day

[@mariajaramillo1135]

DO YOU DO CERVICAL SURGERY OF THE NECK ?

[@drchollkim]

Yes

[@themysticmuse]

Soooo, let's see the dude after. Up and walking. Livin' and stuff! 😭🤣 Update??

[@themysticmuse]

I'm a cpl weeks away from this surgery, now. I'm a bit scared.😬😭 Not sure scrolling through spine surgery vids is good for my mental health.🫣 Yet, here I am.😹

[@sammyer4331]

I am planning to get this surgery done but am really nervous.

[@drchollkim]

Best wishes on your surgery!

[@doraconetta4718]

Me too awaiting the call, I’m way beyond nervous 😩, good luck to you 🤞

[@Pikearea]

Super informative, thanks. Is the assisting physician working on the opposing side of the spine a fellow orthopedic spine surgeon, a resident, PA? To what extent will the my physician actually be performing the surgery? To what extent will it likely be a resident? Please...thanks for any information.

[@SpudHead42]

Not criticizing because I’m not a doctor, just a lowly computer technician, but I’m very surprised to see how quickly and… incautiously you move when playing with somebody’s spine… When working in a PC I always move very slowly and carefully so I don’t slip or bump something.

[@ma.theresagacusan2210]

Hello Looking forward by following the exercises my pain at my back that caused my right leg had pain when I walk will be okey

[@manojbhiwani7488]

Take the unnani medicine and meet with physiotherapist and do regular exercise

[@siroosfardipour2237]

Dr.very 👍good

[@denisekinzle1672]

My nerves are wrapped aroung my neck

[@kcouturequeenmarshall363]

I whould love for you to do my surgery where are you located I’m in so much pain and so tired of injections and nerve burning I just want to have this surgery done and get back to normal

[@drchollkim]

I am located in San Diego, feel free to contact my office at [phone] or excelspine.com/contact/

[@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961]

Being a carpenter for over 40 years if you hold the hammer on the low end of the handle and use more wrist action you will not have to strike your target as many times... Just saying

[@IrinaMax]

I have just the same L4-5 grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis (about 12 mm) more then 20 years... I am ex gymnast. And I am still fine and active, but there is natural fusion happen between L4-L5 during this years, no disk anymore between :( I think there is no movement there. I would like to talk to so professional neurosurgeon like you, may be I any other choice?

[@drchollkim]

Hello Ms. Max, I'd love to take a look at your imaging studies and give you my recommendation. You can contact my office at 6192295351 to schedule a telemedicine consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

[@VinitKumar-xu3ts]

@@drchollkim hello Dr. I m also suffering from grade 1 spondylolisthesis at l4 over l5 and sponduloysis at l4. Need to consult you .pls share your contact details for treatment of this and consultation. My name is vinit from india .Age 42 .mail id [e-mail]

[@mohhealthfoods.3859]

@@drchollkim dr which country you are

[@rochelledejesus2894]

@@mohhealthfoods.3859he’s in San Diego, California, USA.

[@usdebbie55]

Hello I also have spondlothesis L4 L5 s 1 Plus stenosis and going down my right leg to my foot with numbness and pain I also have bulging discs and dextroscoliosis what do I need to have done and fasit joint syndrome not walking in wheelchair

[@usdebbie55]

Can I be helped

[@dellparker7686]

Is it rational to expect 7mm of slippage (spondylisthesis) to be realigned during a mis TLIF procedure? Or would full realignment not be likely?

[@lynnphillipi3536]

I would think so. I saw another youtube about a weight lifter that had this done and he gained 2" in height afterwards. Keep watching the videos.

[@tekmilecelik-slam4679]

Bende bu amaliyatın aynısını vede biraz daha fazla vidalı olması gerekiyordu,oldum ağrılardan kurtuldum,iyiki böyle becekli doktorlar var kutluyorum sizleri.,❤😢😊

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Dear Doctor Kim, could you please tell me the amount of pain the patient will be in from the bone screw's & the cage ?

[@lynnphillipi3536]

My surgery is February 22, 2023. They will put several screws in. I'm somewhat concerned about the pain and how long it will take before I can bend a little. I was told I should not move side to side. And going to the bathroom requires a side to side movement. I was told that I would be shown how to do something else.

[@chrism880]

Hope all went well i have gad 4 spine surgeries one without screws in 2015 went well but something happened year later with pain but when did new nri found i had kidney tumor cancer so had that fixed but i did something and the back pain went away for 6 years but in December 2020 things got bad had l4/l5 fusion but then part of screw popped out didn't believe me but its on my dresser in bedroom pain came back cause they didn't fix my knee tears. Had same back fusion surgery end of aug 2021. They didn't make sure the l5 nerve root was still decompressed so my left foot feels like a brick and have claw toes now. Had knee replacement December 3021 with hardware thats on recall then feb 2022 my back hurt so bad i couldn't take it did nri had huge herniated disc and vertebrae underneath fusion collapsed surgeon was going to do third surgery but anesthesia department wouldn't do so got another surgeon glad i did he said it was very challenging took twice as long since disc was so stuck to the nerve root so now have screws from l4 to s1 and a cage and pelvic screws cause bones soft from long term steroid use. My bad it much better but my foot isn't plus have a hamstring and labrum tear in that side. Think have nerve compression in performis muscle. But need surgeon to fix those was off work forever. But went back dec 5th off last year. Lucky had good short and long term disability from work but social security approved me in 2 and half months without a lawyer. Which i still have benefits since im on a trial work program. I ended up getting sepsis in my knee after replacement and blood clots in both legs and lungs had to have cath procedure to get clots out of lungs. Lucky ok to have my last back surgery sept 1st of 2022. My dad had fusion in 70's he did swimming after three times a week so if you can do that with covid i couldn't he could golf bowl hike down Grand canyon for three days. Im able to do more now but couldn't for two years. Couldn't take care of my dogs kennel bill was astronomical

[@lynnphillipi3536]

@@chrism880 So sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. Do you think you need to get a different doctor? I just had my surgery 5 days ago. It was so excruciating. I have my husband to take care of me which he is doing well. I think you need to find some additional help.

[@chrism880]

@@lynnphillipi3536 glad your husband is helping you mine did when he came home from work. I had rehab after 1st back surgery to learn how to do everything and after this last one cause had new insurance and they didn't know i already had it but needed the extra week it was in a hospital not a nursing home so care and food were better. I did have a different surgeon this last back surgery he did a wonderful job think if i kept other one i would be disabled for life. But i need other things fixed that a spine surgeon cant do. Im working on it my family dr says i had more surgeries then all his patients combined ha ha probably have. Think its been 85 now. Most orthopedic related and i dont even do sports but im worse then a whole teams injuries ha ha. I tell my boss i should be making 35 million a year like a professional athlete he said he will get right on it. Wishing you a speedy recovery and to a good normal life.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

Only the first few days were excruciating. I'm in week 11 and about ready to give up the back brace, though I have not been wearing it for a week. If I bend over even a little, one of the side muscles hurt the rest of the day so I try not to bend over. I have to sit down to relieve it. I take Tylenol which helps, but only periodically. I get signed off May 18. I am happy with my surgery. I went to Dr. Andrew Manista at Olympia Orthopedic in Washington State. I highly recommend him. Both of his PAs are great too.

[@specialcompass8903]

where are you located for a consult?

[@drchollkim]

My office is located in San Diego, California. We do offer telemedicine consultations as well!

[@someonewknows]

How much would it cost me for a exact surgery without insurance?

[@drchollkim]

Even if two people undergo the same procedure, the cost can vary. It's best to have a consultation with a surgeon to have an accurate cost.

[@bettycarol8752]

I have the same

[@manojbhiwani7488]

This type of surgery is dangerous, patients can be get permanent disabled and this problem can be raise again after some time.

[@mikezimerman6831]

With any back /spine surgery.

[@emiecadungogemiecadungog9170]

Doctor pls help me I have lumber spondylosis

[@millia5238]

Is the person awake because he is taking like he is taking to the person. I getting the same surgery but watching this videos I’m not scared anymore vv

[@drchollkim]

My patients are not awake during surgery, but they do get their video after. Wishing you all the best during and after your surgery!!

[@TheRaveyBabyy]

Wow I need u to be my doctor my doc was so rude to me he scared the life out of me

[@drchollkim]

Oh no, I hope you are able to find a doctor that is the perfect fit for you.

[@EADGBe2002]

Wow!!!

[@susiec1971]

Nope… I just may have to spend the rest of my days in pain. I pray mine doesn’t get any worse. I couldn’t go through this.

[@lynnphillipi3536]

Check out Salonpaus which is a lidocane patch, nonprescription, can be bought over the counter. Works up to 8 hours.

[@user-nu9gi7mt9d]

NOPE! No surgery for me! One slip during the procedure and you could be paralyzed. Chiropractor cured my sciatic issue and have been pain free for 20 years.

[@BudeR01]

I would think any person having spinal surgery would be a VIP , but apparently not

[@edithkugel1014]

That looks scary to do for a doctor

[@plombiermouhameddz]

انا عندي نفس المشكل ولاكن عندما رأيت هذه العملية الموت اهون

[@alanecook5692]

I had this surgery done Five years ago and it failed. Same pain I went in with I came out with. L4-L5. It was done by an orthopedic surgeon. The pain got even worse …blah blah blah. Making a long story short, could barely stand up. Went back in a second time. He said that the screws came loosened. That was a year and a half, actually almost two years ago. I can barely walk, the pain’s been unbelievable . I wish to God I never had this done. I’m so broken. Can’t walk well at all, can sit and lay fine but walk or stand is nope! It has now caused other things to happen because of my unableness to really move. I’m pathetic. Just pathetic. I see these surgeries and wonder why and how mine went so wrong. I actually have taken a walk through hell. I’m housebound in the end. 😢

[@lynnphillipi3536]

I'd seek out a different surgeon for a different result. Don't give up.

[@angelaventura3752]

I am having the surgery done on the 28th

[@normanconnors95]

Doctors in our town would take one look at those x-rays and say, there's nothing wrong, we'll just send you to pain management PT. At least that's what they have told me and my x-rays look 3 times as bad as those. Thanks for showing your techniques!!

[@siroosfardipour2237]

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[@kassandraahuero7962]

It would be interesting for you to talk about Dr.christopher Dunch or Dr. Death who killed 2 people and by slicing their vertebral artery this Dr maimed his patients I'm curious if you've ever heard from the case from Dallas Texas he was a neurosurgeon now he is in prison!

[@user-ww8tt2mh2j]

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[@julies2320]

😂😂No way Jose!!!😮😮

[@rosanaortega1241]

Mine was a failed surgery

[@mikezimerman6831]

Oh no, u mind sharing more information with us ?

[@shienasyed7860]

Where is ur clinic? Please give me complete address

[@drchollkim]

We are located in San Diego, California. Feel free to visit our website for more information excelspine.com/

[@yohanesjedi4492]

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[@john-kneebee2143]

I wish you could sprinkle your magic fairy dust on me !!! 45 years, six lower L4L5S1 surgeries.... failed ones, Stimulator # 3 and 35 injections........and I'm still a train wreck :-( have been eating pain meds like M&M's for all 45 yrs......and all they are worried about that I'm addicted to the Oxy's !!! Dahhhhhh of course I am !!! They keep treating the symptoms not fixing the root cause........

[@ColGadarby]

Trying Ozone treatment for a Spondy grade 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWrk2eEd7V6rqs

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[@hssanronato9254]

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