Lumbar Fusian Procedure | Surgeon Explains

Dr. Hoeflinger explains what a lumbar fusion procedure entails.
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[@annemcclennan6905]

Thank you for explaining this as I have had lumber fusion surgery a few times resulting in all my lumber spine fused. When in this position it always helps to hear what was done exactly so you can understand your body better. Thank you for your video and all the information you share I find it fascinating x

[@skyz3160]

Fascinating how the body can adapt from the bone being taken out, ground up and put back in and with the trained skillful hands of a good doctor doing this procedure. It really is a miracle in the truest sense of the word. I'm just amazed beyond words !

[@rafiahmad7548]

That’s really interesting, thanks for educating us Dr. Hoeflinger!

[@kathyfullarton8126]

Had a PLIF 15 months ago.....feeling great!!! Best decision for me!!!!

[@peggymartin7681]

Fascinating! Seventeen months ago I had a posterior cervical laminectomy with fusion and anterior cervical discectomy with fusion all in the same surgery. My recovery was a complete success. I love my neurosurgeon…🥰

[@doctorhoeflinger]

So glad everything went well for you

[@peggymartin7681]

Thank you!

[@valettagray2782]

Enjoy hearing about various procedures and do you well with your explanations. I’m a retired RCP and have had the chance to be in a few surgeries. Fascinating.

[@michelles9897]

thank you for helping so many people with your education, years of expertise & skill. love your channel. thanks.

[@Vicky-ei3xf]

Thank you for explaining. I've had 2 procedures. Laminectomy and fusions L4-5 and C4-7. Doing well, I'm the 70% success.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Thank you. I thought the fusion occurred during surgery. I acquired a negative opinion of lumbar fusions based on what I heard. However, that was 40 years ago. I'm sure the technique has changed and improved since that time.

[@staceyroberts3468]

I’ve had a few spinal fusions and have never had it explained like this. Thank u! Unfortunately my first fusion made more pain and it moved down my left buttock and leg. That was 2013. I’ve had more, with Neuro drs hoping the next procedure will work but still no luck. Chronic pain is really hard to live with everyday. I still hope a dr can help me in the future. They know my nerves r being compressed somewhere, they just can’t see where or any other areas to try 🥴. It’s a bummer for me. I try my best to be positive and happy but pain can really drain a person 😬. I’m a new follower and have really enjoyed this drs videos!!

[@amyslates3342]

Just had my third and I am heartbroken. I am hoping this pain goes away with time and exercise. You are definitely not alone when talking about pain❤hang in there.

[@Crymeariver227]

I’ve had a successful OLIF done L-3,4,5 S1 and based on your excellent description (and what we who’ve endured long term pain prior to surgery understand) I’d sure like to know why insurance companies require idiotic procedures such as 6 weeks of PT as well as Xrays before agreeing to pay for an MRI before finally conceding surgery is the only option. Insurance dictating how medicine is practiced was the beginning of the end to our healthcare system. Now we just have sickcare.

[@Annette818]

I was supposed to have the exact surgery you are speaking of, but I also needed a hip replacement which I had done first. During recovery from hip replacement my neurosurgeon retired and now I have to look for another. It's so difficult to trust someone else. I wish you were in NJ.

[@denisern55]

Thanks for explaining. My problem is my surgeon moved away and now nobody will care about my numbness. It’s a sad place to be

[@SetCCC]

Modern medicine is fascinating and remarkable!

[@joansmith5870]

That is quite interesting but I don't think that I could go through that unless I was in danger of paralysis. It's wonderful how much you help people.

[@bonniecarlson9543]

Thank you for all your great explanations on spinal surgeries, being a neurosurgeon and all your other KZbin postings. Back in 2007, I had a S1- L5 Laminectomy and fusion. Unfortunately, it was not a success. Over the years, I tried medications, physio, acupuncture, daily specific exercises, many pain management clinics, every surgical procedure and mindful exercise they could offer, including stem cell, platelet rich plasma injections(which helped for awhile). It’s not been a quality of life I would wish on anyone. Nov./2022, my lumbar vertebrae shifted, severely compressing nerves down the buttocks, front and back of my legs, my feet and toes and having saddle paraesthesia. There is numbness, painful burning, ice cold toes, severe spasms, weakness and more. Mainly bedridden. I am waiting for surgery removing the previous screws, rods, bone, etc. from the old fusion. The neurosurgeon will then do a complete fusion with opening up the areas of stenosis and stabilizing with screws, rods, bone , etc. from S1 to L2. This will be up to a 2 year recovery. March, 2023, (when I finally met with the neurosurgeon), I was told that I would have the surgery Sept./Oct. 2023. It is now Feb. 17, 2024. The neurosurgeon’s office cannot give me even an approximate new date. My physical condition and quality of life continues to deteriorate. This is Canada’s wonderful (NOT!) health care system. Thanks for letting me rant, even though it doesn’t change a darn thing.

[@SetCCC]

My goodness, you have been through a lot! I hope that you get the surgery soon and it gives you se relief. ❤

[@staceyroberts3468]

I wish u the best results 💗. You just described me and my experience. I understand how hard it is to be like that everyday.

[@kathystclair9485]

Absolutely amazing!

[@happycamper1372]

Wouldn’t it be better to strengthen the muscles around the loose joints? I know a lot of people who have had back surgery and it lasts about 2 months until they are needing more done. Why don’t doctors encourage people to take better care of themselves instead of just wanting the doctors to fix them?

[@AmandainChrist88]

There is hope than I will be finding out if I need surgery. I heard horror stories but I just want to be restored.

[@barbarakirsch2538]

Recovery is very hard.

[@ke7167]

Hey! The word “fusion” is spelled wrong in video title. I generally wouldn’t point something like this out, but I want people to be able to pull this video up when they search KZbin. It probably still appears in search results, but it might be lower on the search results because it’s not an exact match with “fusion.” Hope you’re well! 😊

[@amyslates3342]

Just had my third lumbar fusion, absolutely horrific. My first L5-S1 fusion was an emergency surgery due to osteomyelitis from sepsis due to my port. I am not very hopeful at this point😂I am hoping with time and exercise I might have some relief.

[@heatherstephens9295]

Amazing 🤩

[@emilyh50]

I need this surgery. They only gave me a discectomy. He only releived one disk. Another bulging on my last vertebra before my tailbone. It feels like ive been kicked in the butt by a horse 🐎

[@joanmatthews1500]

Question...I'm curious, what consistency does the disc have? Is it normally hard or is it more like a rubber eraser ?

[@barbarakirsch2538]

I just had PDCF C4 to T1

[@ncangie]

What makes you decide whether to go through the back or front to do this surgery?

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Oh my.

[@pjk1714]

Is Canada a bit too cold for ya?

[@amynewman1440]

Good stuff. Maybe amend the spelling of fusion. 😮

[@annettemode4491]

I had this surgery on Mar 10, 2020, just days before the world shut down with covid. I was 54 and I was instantly better, I'm the outlier to the good. However, cancer meds ate the center of my spine l, it's -3.2 bone density. I'm on bone builder. Lol

[@emilyh50]

I thought you were Stephen Corbett.