How do members experience Lumbar Sacral Spinal Fusion?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 13 5
Bulging disc 11 5
Degenerative disc disease 3 1
Bulging disk lower L4 and L5 2 1
Herniated disc 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in lower back 4
Back pain 3
Agitation with irritability 1
Balance problems 1
Limited range of motion 1
Muscle spasms 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 4
Mild 2
None 1

Member evaluations

shell052169

evaluated on Oct 10, 1997

  • Perceived effectiveness for bulging disc: Major
  • Side effects: Severe