Post-Laminectomy Syndrome

Description:

Failed back surgery syndrome or post-laminectomy syndrome is characterized by persistent,seemingly unexplained back and leg pain that occurs after back surgery (laminectomy or fusion, with or without the use of hardware). While surgery may be successful in addressing major risks and preventing catastrophic developments, it may leave behind a lot of pain, weakness or other unusual sensations and disabilities. It is a very difficult problem with multiple contributing factors include residual or recurrent disc herniation, persistent post-operative pressure on a spinal nerve, altered joint mobility with instability or progressive arthritis, scar tissue (fibrosis), local tissue blood flow abnormalities (ischemia), spinal muscular deconditioning. Subsequent sleeplessness, depression, anxiety further complicate this complex syndrome. A careful and thorough approach to identifying the root causes of ongoing pain is essential. A vast clinical experience is necessary to understand the deep implications of this life-altering condition. A close collaboration between the clinicians, the patient and the assisting providers (PT, occupational, psychology specialists) offers a good chance for meaningful recovery for this previously hopeless condition.

Contact Details

• 505 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, AR, USA

  (870) 972-0411

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