There is limited research on the specific effects of smoking marijuana in a vaporizer on spinal fusion. However, smoking any substance can potentially have adverse effects on the healing process post-surgery, including spinal fusion. It is advisable to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
A PTT (partial thromboplastin time) blood test is used to evaluate your blood's ability to clot properly. It measures the time it takes for your blood to clot when specific chemicals are added. It is often used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications or to investigate unexplained bleeding or bruising.
True. The two major components in the back are the spinal column (vertebral column) and the spinal cord.
The straw-colored fluid you are referring to is likely cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is a clear and colorless fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. CSF helps protect the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients, and removes waste products. It is typically obtained through a procedure called a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) for diagnostic purposes.
The Adamkiewicz test, also known as the artery of Adamkiewicz test, is used to identify the location of the artery that supplies blood to the lower spinal cord and lower parts of the body. This test is important in surgical procedures, such as spinal surgeries, to help preserve blood supply to the spinal cord and prevent complications like paralysis.
Intrathecal contrast is a type of contrast agent that is injected into the space around the spinal cord (subarachnoid space) during certain types of imaging tests, such as myelograms or CT myelograms. It helps in highlighting abnormalities in the spinal cord and surrounding structures, providing clearer images for diagnosis.
Spinal fusion decreases pain but it also decreases spinal mobility
Bruises are one of the after effects of spinal fusion.
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Yes you can but you need to be a woman and it is harder than if you did not have spinal fusion surgery.
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Spinal fusion involves the surgical treatment of abnormalities in the vertebrae, such as curvatures, scoliosis or kyphosis, or injuries (fractures).
Spinal fusion for scoliosis is usually very successful in partially or completely correcting the deformity. Spinal fusion for pain is less uniformly successful because the cause of the pain cannot always be completely identified.
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Following a spinal fusion, you are not required to wear traction or a spinal halo. The recommended regime varies from patient to patient but focuses on incorporating the exercises generally learned while at the hospital. In some cases, traction is recommended before the fusion procedure as an alternative.