her echo EF is 35. Right now, she has to undergo unilateral TLIF surgery for backpain. please suggest, if we can proceed for surgery with EF (Ejection fraction-35). please advise. Also, she is... View answer

My mother aged 60yrs operated for tlif surgery on 14.03.2013. she is currently on following medicine, taxim o 200 mg 2 times, a to z gold one time,fersolate cm 1 daily,febutaz one daily,valium10 mg ... View answer

I need to have lumbar spine surgery. Most surgeons do fusion with a lengthy recovery time. Some promote minimally invasive surgery with a very short recovery time. Some use lasers, some don't.... View answer

I am going to have a hip replacement in August Is the recovery process painful? And how long is the recovery process? thanks ... View answer

Hello Dr.how long is recovery after gallstones surgery? ... View answer

Hello thanks for your help. Does Marijuana affect a Spinal Fusion recovery? I ve recently had a tlif spinal fusion at L5 s1, and I understand THC should help with chronic pain. My question is if I ... View answer

[I m 12 days post op from a MIS XLIFT L4/L5 and the last 4 days I ve been experiencing serious vertigo when I stand or when I am lying down on my right side. My surgeon told me this will pass very soon and it is most... View answer

On 11-17-16, I had TLIF at L3-4 and L4-5. After noticing drop foot in December, I had EMG and was told I have lumbar-sacral plexopathy. I have continued to try to stay optimistic about the recovery but ... View answer

I just had back surgery on 3/26/14 a TLIF now I m having trouble getting up walking, and having pain on my right hip and leg I m worried and don t no what to do the doctor who proformed my surgery no ... View answer

Hi I recently had back surgery because I was having pain down both my legs. The surgery was an electiveL3-4 TLIF LUMBAR INTER BODY FUSION. tHE PAIN IN MY LEGS HAVE SUBSIDED FOR THE MOST PART BUT NOW I ... View answer