What is Spinal Instability? The Symptoms and Treatment Options - Dr. Michael Duffy, Dallas, TX

[@ShaGemDropper]

This is my surgeon. He did spinal decompression surgery on me in 2016 and is about to do surgery again for spinal instability. He’s just as caring and nice in person as he is on this video.

[@UPDT8243]

I would love to go see Doctor Duffy , but is far from my hometown in South Texas. I have spinal instability.

[@krishnapandit9493]

Sir can you tell more? Im currently suffering from something like this

[@yupindeed5422]

Why would you want anti inflammatory medication for a spinal instability? Surely the inflammation is protecting the spine? It's good, isn't it?

[@coryharris4459]

does it effect your hearing of not being able to be around loud noises

[@arielnava1213]

Is there any other surgical procedures instead of fusion? Like disk replacement, to keep motion in that level?

[@GalidorDragon]

As I understand it, to have a disc replacement work, you need the fusion. I'm getting this done soon

[@albertbrooklyn]

My biggest issue with the anti-inflammatory meds is they simply mask symptoms and the spinal injections are good for on the average 96 hour. The biggest issue I have with the current state of medicine is the poor diagnostic skills of clinicians and the over reliance on radiographs. The reality is the MRIs’ result in correct/appropriate treatment in only one out of six cases. Avoid surgery at all costs because the state of medicine as it relates to the spine is woefully inadequate.

[@JustoDen]

Hello doc my xray findings i have predisposition to lumbosacral instability. The weight bearing falls anterior to the sacral promontory what does this mean my doctor give me only muscle relaxant.

[@ankushdhage4202]

Hello can i get online consultation

[@kamalpakdaman4230]

Don't go see a surgeon unless you have visited all the non_surgeon professionals. The only thing these guys know is to cut you open and they can never tell the truth about complications.

[@TexasBack]

At Texas Back Institute, we take a conservative rout to treating our patients, only 11% of our patients end up having surgery. We utilize many different conservative care modalities when creating a custom treatment plan for our patients.

[@berthahust3038]

Can instability cause incontinence?

[@TexasBack]

If you are having incontinence, you should see medical help right away.

[@snkeptz]

Yes, and that kind of neurological symptom likely needs surgery.