Let me stress that all of these patients have had several types of conservative treatments with no relief or options except surgery. Patients have asked about getting repeat MRI's out of curiosity. There was one case in particular where I had a post-MRI that showed a reduction in the herniation six months apart, but the first MRI was five months before my treatment. As I stated, I have treated a variety of lumbar conditions including spondylolisthesis, arachnoiditis, facet arthoropy and post-surgical patients with recurrence at both the same and different levels. Results after surgery depending on the number and types of surgery.
Fusions are difficult whereas a failed single laminectomy responds almost always.
I have been utilizing this procedure in treating patients with intractable low back pain for approximately nine months. The success with this procedure includes allowing patients to return to a normal life style, to discontinue pain medication, to reduce the cost of their medical care and to avoid more painful treatment such as surgery and injections. In summary, I highly recommend this procedure for treatment of severe lower back pain. It is the logical course of treatment to help avoid severe back pain that many of my patients experience daily. 328 Columbia St. Hudson.