Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a term used to describe patients who've had unsuccessful results from back or spinal surgery, and that still experience a continuation of pain! If a patient had spinal fusion surgery, there is a good chance that they are a prime candidate to unfortunately face a great deal of pain in that area - most of all, due to the fact that the areas above, or below the fusion have broken down, and are now becoming pain generators. This is most com...mon in people that are 30 to 50 years old, and have had a fusion for L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. bit.ly/2HEdBLL The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anyone who may be in this situation! #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through - and under the right set of circumstances even reaching out and pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

Back pain is the most common type of chronic pain, and those that suffer from chronic pain, typically find that their situations are made worse from the insomnia that follows! bit.ly/2HEdBLL Research has also suggested, that when a sleep cycle is interrupted, it is likely that chronic back pain will become aggravated. In turn, this creates a cyclical effect where pain disrupts sleep - and little sleep can make the pain worse. #AndSoOnAndSoForth We've put together some tips on... how to get to sleep - and, improve sleep quality when dealing with chronic back pain: Avoid Using Electronics Right Before Bed. Do Not Go To Bed Unless You Feel Sleepy! Practice Good "Sleep Hygiene" Each Night. Try Meditating, Or Deep Breathing Before You Lay In Bed! Ask Your Doctor About Sleep Medications, And If They Can Help. The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anyone who may be in this situation. #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through - and under the right set of circumstances even reaching out and pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. bit.ly/2HEdBLL For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

The number of spinal fusion surgeries that are performed each year has grown by as much as 130% over the last two decades! bit.ly/2OE4HhN When having a spinal fusion to repair three or more levels, the likelihood of suffering from a failed surgery can increase past the initial failure rate of 20% quite quickly. Pseudoarthrosis - when vertebrae are not properly fused together, is another unfortunate risk, and will occur in at least five percent of all patients. #HighRiskUncert...ainReward Many other factors can increase the risk for a failed spinal fusion surgery, such as the following: Scar Tissue Formation. Smoking Cigarettes/Cigars. Migration of Anterior Grafts or Cages. Continued Pressure from Spinal Stenosis. Pedicle Screws Being Used During Surgery. The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anyone who may be in this situation. #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through - and under the right set of circumstances even reaching out and pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. bit.ly/2HEdBLL For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

Many manufacturers and doctors will have you believe that implanting a spinal cord stimulator is the route to take - but results will often vary! Recently, numerous doctors have been quoted as saying that the success rate of these stimulators is less than 50%, without any chance of knowing that it will work until after it's implanted. Factor in a patients prior medical history, and previous surgeries, and that number can drop by as much as 20%. With an estimated 60,000 stimul...ators implanted each year, it's incredibly important to understand the complications that may arise, such as: Paraplegia. Muscle Weakness. Device Malfunctions. Spinal Cord Nerve Damage. Shocks, Burns, or Infections. The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anyone who may be in this situation. #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through - and under the right set of circumstances even reaching out and pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. bit.ly/2HEdBLL For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

A report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that over 800,000 cases of non-fatal occupational injuries & illnesses were directly linked to back pain. bit.ly/2HEdBLL Heavy physical work, forceful lifting, bending and twisting, awkward work postures - and constant standing & sitting can certainly help increase the chances of back pain developing! You may be startled to learn some of the occupations that place workers at an elevated risk for a back injury:... Bakers. Dentists. Office Personnel. Warehouse Workers. Construction Workers. Firefighters & Police Officers. The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anybody who may be in this situation. #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through - and under the right set of circumstances even reaching out and pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

Studies show, that since 1990 the amount of spinal fusion surgeries in the United States has increased by over 220%. bit.ly/2HEdBLL There are several pieces of evidence that point to the fact that these type of surgeries are being performed at an excessive rate - without indication that they're as effective as patients are led to believe! Even worse - the rate of people who will develop FBSS after having spinal surgery is roughly 40%.... The Failed Back & Spinal Surgery Advocacy Group is ready to speak with anybody who may be in this situation. #WereHereToHelp Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through, and under the right set of circumstances, also even reaching out to us to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. For more information or to schedule a free consultation - please give us a call today at (718) 313-3115. #LetsTalkAboutIt

Researchers in Ohio reviewed the records of over 1,400 different patients who had filed workers' compensation claims - citing a multitude of issues ranging from disc degeneration & herniation to radiculopathy. Half of the patients had surgery, in an attempt to fuse their vertebrae and relieve their pain - the other half did not. bit.ly/2G0cEKt After twenty-four months, less than 30% of people who had surgery were able to return to work!... However, roughly 70% of the people that did not have this type of surgery were able to return to work - even with the exact same diagnosis. Considering back or spinal surgery? Experiencing the unfortunate effects of a poorly performed surgery? Please consider joining this group, and posting about what you have been through, and under the right set of circumstances, also even reaching out to us to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. For more information and for immediate assistance, feel free to call us at (718) 313-3115 today!