Alternative to Spine-Surgery Newport Beach

Posted on September 16, 2024

Alternative Treatment Options for Spine Surgery

Dr. Pourhassani, DACM, LAc haș been licensed in the state of California since 2008.  She provides novel solutions to patients seeking high quality care.  Avoid Spine Surgery and life long pain.  Or, if you wake up after your first spine surgery in worst pain then before; you have 6 weeks to get in to see her to avoid becoming disabled.

Don’t risk becoming disabled. If your symptoms aren’t severe enough to require emergency surgery, like losing control of your bladder or bowels, or having a tumor, you might consider exploring other treatment options before opting for spine surgery.

Spinal Fusion Surgery: What You Need to Know
The success of spinal fusion surgery varies, and it’s difficult to predict who will benefit the most. Psychological factors can play a significant role in outcomes. Generally, only about 62% of people are satisfied with their results. Satisfaction doesn’t necessarily mean being pain-free, but often involves a reduced need for painkillers.

Drawbacks of Spinal Fusion
– Reduced Mobility: Lumbar spine fusion may limit your ability to bend over, while cervical spine fusion can affect head rotation, impacting activities like driving.
– Risk of Future Surgeries: There’s a chance that other levels of your spine might need similar surgery in the future. Although disc replacement might reduce this risk, it hasn’t been conclusively proven.
– Non-Specific Low Back Pain: If you have non-specific low back pain, intense rehabilitation and cognitive behavioral therapy might be as effective as surgery. Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), a condition where surgery fails to relieve pain, is complex and challenging to treat.

Risks Associated with Spinal Fusion Surgery
Like all medical procedures, spinal fusion comes with risks. The likelihood of complications depends on the procedure type, your overall health, and factors like smoking habits. Main risks include:
-Dural Tear: A tear in the dura (3-14% risk).
– Adjacent Segment Pathology: Degeneration of adjacent spinal segments (3% per year risk).
– Improper Bone Fusion: Failure of bones to fuse correctly (5-14% risk).
– Nerve Injury: Risk ranges from 0.5% to 2.8%.
– Pulmonary Embolus: A blood clot in the lungs (2-5% risk).
– Infection, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Bleeding: Risks range from 1-15%.

Additional risks for cervical fusion include temporary swallowing difficulty and voice loss, while lumbar fusion can cause urinary retention, nerve-related sexual dysfunction, and injury to organs or intestines. Dr. Pourhassani, DACM, Lac, has experience treating some of these acute post-surgical issues, which lead to accelerated recovery for patients.

Long-Term Complications
– Persistent Pain: At the donor bone graft site.
– Altered Spine Mechanics: Leading to degenerative changes in adjacent vertebrae.
– Wear and Tear of Metal Parts: Resulting in potential lack of pain relief or worsening symptoms.

Exploring Alternatives to Spine Surgery
If you’re looking for an alternative to spine surgery for pain management, Dr. Pourhassani, DACM, LAc., offers a program designed to reduce pain and improve your quality of life. An evaluation is necessary to determine if you’re a suitable candidate. This program aims to avoid chronic, lifelong pain, especially if you’ve experienced more pain or nerve damage after surgery.

This program is not merely about managing chronic pain; it’s based on over a decade of research and development and aims to provide an alternative to surgery. Previous patients have come in completely disabled, suicidal, unable to sleep, unable to work, unable to drive and care for themselves.  Their post-treatment MRI shows significant change, but more importantly their pain was reduced, they were able to function again and never had a recurrence as severe.  These patients avoided their first spine surgery. Patients who have had previous spine surgeries and are disabled are not candidates for this program and cannot obtain similar outcomes.

*Reference: [HCF – Spinal Fusion Surgery: Results vs. Risks](https://www.hcf.com.au/preparing-for-hospital/back-pain-treatments/spinal-fusion-surgery/results-vs-risks)*

Note: This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making decisions about your treatment.  The work of one licensed acupuncturist may not be replicated by all acupuncturists.

Alternative to Spine-Surgery Newport Beach