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L4 L5 Surgery

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Some history may 1st 2013 i had urgent lumbar laminectomy surgery to repair a herniated disc at my l5 s1. L5 s1 fusion refers to the level of the surgery. Pin On Exercise After Surgeries This relieves pressure on spinal nerves. L4 l5 surgery . There are 5 spinal bones in the low back which are numbered from top to bottom l1 l2 l3 l4 and l5. August 18th 2016 i had a more planned surgery on. After surgery you re moved to a recovery room where the health care team watches for complications from the surgery and anesthesia. Discectomy is the most common surgery used for herniated disc in the lumbar region. The recovery time for surgery involving the l4 and l5 vertebrae varies depending on the procedure states mayo clinic. This is an overview and chronicle of my recovery. For laminectomy procedures recovery can take as little as a few weeks. In cases requiring spinal fusion recovery can take as long as six months. You may also be asked to move your arms and legs.