Actually in fact I will take you to task I did mention the Surgeon thought it was my L6 damaged when upon opening me up found it to be the L5 was in three pieces which did NOT show up on the MRI or X ray, so he guessed there was something wrong and did not identify the real culprit.
AS I know full well neither of you are doctors , the simple fact that even my doctor told me he guessed wrong means he was no good or that he was not experienced . He worked at Stoke Mandeville Hospital as well as many major hospitals in the SE of England and had previously been involved in brain surgery ( finicky ops those ) then my understanding was that he was top notch, considering I have had zero problems following those two ops and no matter what a MRI, CT or X ray says , somethings can not be seen and it is true until they open you up they really do not know what has occurred.
Anyone that thinks a CT scan or an MRI will show up everything are sadly wrong , it should but does not always. Surgeons always operate on the side of caution . This post was in response to a suspected herniated Disc which of course one really hopes that is all it is, but checking and a thorough investigation should always be undertaken before assuming it is nothing more than that .
May be you thought I was being flippant but in truth if my surgeon was here he would back up my comments, he took an educated guess based on the results of the MRI , he was wrong , but as he was only one vertebrae out it really did not matter.
The fact he told me speaks volumes for his professionalism and honesty, something you find hardtop get here I am afraid.
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Didn't know there was a L6
Here is a possible cause for you KP
How an Extra Bone Affects Spine Health
An L6 vertebra is not, in and of itself, cause for concern, and most people go through their entire lives without even knowing they have the condition. However, this additional bone can complicate spinal health in some situations.
Doctors sometimes vary the direction they count when identifying spinal structures, and the presence of an additional bone can cause them to give the wrong number; a doctor who doesn't know your condition might label your bottommost lumbar vertebra L5 when it is in fact L6.
Rarely, the L6 vertebra becomes fused to another vertebra, causing back pain. This portion of the spine is also vulnerable to bulging or herniated discs. And because there is an additional bone fitted into the space of five vertebrae, the presence of an L6 can decrease the flexibility of the spine. Lastly, if your spinal cord injury is very low, it might affect your L6 vertebrae.
Here is a possible cause for you KP
How an Extra Bone Affects Spine Health
An L6 vertebra is not, in and of itself, cause for concern, and most people go through their entire lives without even knowing they have the condition. However, this additional bone can complicate spinal health in some situations.
Doctors sometimes vary the direction they count when identifying spinal structures, and the presence of an additional bone can cause them to give the wrong number; a doctor who doesn't know your condition might label your bottommost lumbar vertebra L5 when it is in fact L6.
Rarely, the L6 vertebra becomes fused to another vertebra, causing back pain. This portion of the spine is also vulnerable to bulging or herniated discs. And because there is an additional bone fitted into the space of five vertebrae, the presence of an L6 can decrease the flexibility of the spine. Lastly, if your spinal cord injury is very low, it might affect your L6 vertebrae.
Re: Herniated Lumbar Disc
Your point is what may I ask , absolutely nothing . Comments appreciated but in the context of the OP this was really a warning to get checked professionally not rely on old wives tales and stories that was all. No matter what I am reasonably fit and healthy and my back, well it is still there working quite well considering with no fusion at all.
Re: Herniated Lumbar Disc
KP the point is L6 is abnormal or 10% of the population have this extra bone
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Re: Herniated Lumbar Disc
I had a herniated disk in my c5 c6 area almost 2 years ago. Opted for the surgery, was definitely a frightening and painful experience. But almost 2 years later and i am only about 90% healed. Still have right thumb numbness and occasional nerve pain, please see a professional.
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Re: Herniated Lumbar Disc
I had surgery at Bangkok Us on C5, 6 and 7, steel plate inserted and bone graft from my hip bone. Was back at work a week later still pain free and no reduction in my movement. Was a scary op as they go threw your neck from the front but glad I did it. The nerves in my neck were 50% compacted so I was lucky I went.