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Hi, I Just Had Surgery For My Back, The Surgeon
Question: Hi,
I just had surgery for my back, the surgeon used the old style to fix my L1 fracture. I asked him to use the minimalist invasive way but he refused although the other surgeons whom where with him said I could do a minimalist invasive surgery!
Anyway, I attached the pictures of my surgery, I think the rods are to close to each others please correct me if I'm wrong.
Do you think this surgey was done correctly?
Thank you.
I just had surgery for my back, the surgeon used the old style to fix my L1 fracture. I asked him to use the minimalist invasive way but he refused although the other surgeons whom where with him said I could do a minimalist invasive surgery!
Anyway, I attached the pictures of my surgery, I think the rods are to close to each others please correct me if I'm wrong.
Do you think this surgey was done correctly?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
The stabilizing system is in a correct position.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for using "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I saw the x-rays after the surgery that you uploaded too.
The aim of such operations is to achieve stability for the damaged part of the vertebral column.
According the x-rays, the screws are positioned correctly and the rods are fixed correctly too.
It is not so important if the rods are close to each other, I think the stability is achieved.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
The stabilizing system is in a correct position.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for using "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I saw the x-rays after the surgery that you uploaded too.
The aim of such operations is to achieve stability for the damaged part of the vertebral column.
According the x-rays, the screws are positioned correctly and the rods are fixed correctly too.
It is not so important if the rods are close to each other, I think the stability is achieved.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you very much dear doctor.
Sincerely,
Kal
Sincerely,
Kal
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
Take care.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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