Monday, August 15, 2011

Laminectimy at L5-S1 - By Jonathan

Has patient had spine surgery?Yes

What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? Laminectimy at L5-S1. April 2007.

Please tell us your exact symptoms: At this point all my pain is in my right leg, Sciatica. I get spasms, especially when driving. The pain is from my right buttock through out my leg to the ankle.

Describe patient's problem: I had extreme back pain last year, which they did surgery on. After I recovered, I was back to work, then in June of this year my right leg was in EXTREME pain. I have been off work since 2008.

Has patient had a scan? Yes, pressure on spinal cord, from disk material.