I'm a guy who herniated my L5/S1 disc in Feb. 2010 at the age of 30. I've tried tons of physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, countless medications, multiple MRIs, a micro-discectomy surgery, and finally a lumbar disc replacement surgery using a SpinalKinetics M6-L artificial disc. This blog is to share my experiences with others in hopes that my journey can be of value to those in a similar situation and to keep my friends and family updated.
Friday, August 19, 2011
More pictures
I added a link to the right of more of the pictures the surgical team took during my operation. They show actual pictures of the procedure including the incision and the disc once it was implanted so if you are squeamish, you may not want to look. There are brief descriptions for each of the photos also.
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Awesome shots! I wish I would have done the same. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved them. Plan to do the same.
ReplyDelete(Didn't know that "spread eagle" was the patient's position and that's where the surgeon stood! Makes sense to approach from a straight on position, though, rather than the side.)
Hope you are continuing to be on the upswing!