Tag: surgery

L5-S1 Laminectomy, Day 1

by Steve on May 1, 2013 in Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery • 0 Comments

Today I had laminectomy surgery on the herniated disk in my L5-S1. 10 days ago I was in the most pain of my life, that is when it fully herniated. The results, on top of the pain, included numbness and loss of muscle control. Read more →

L5-S1 Laminectomy Surgery, What and Why?

by Steve on April 30, 2013 in Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery • 0 Comments

I had a Lumbar Laminectomy Discectomy surgery. From my understanding, this means lower back (lumbar), some of the Lamina bone is removed (Laminectomy) and some of the damaged disk is removed (discectomy). Read more →

Microfracture Surgery – 5 Year Update

by Steve on July 25, 2012 in Microfracture Surgery • 2 Comments

I have not forgotten about the microfracture surgery (as I seem to have forgotten about this site). There is no question I am still happy with the outcome and am leading a better life. Read more →

Microfracture Surgery Recovery – 3 Year Update

by Steve on July 25, 2010 in Microfracture Surgery • 5 Comments

Today marks 3 years since my microfracture surgery. I wasn’t a planned celebration day, but it was a nice day. Read more →