Failed back syndrome
Failed back syndrome (also known as Post-laminectomy syndrome) is a term used to describe the condition of patients who have not had successful results with back surgery or spine surgery and have experienced continued pain after surgery. The pronunciation is /feɪld bæk sɪndroʊm/.
Etymology
The term "Failed back syndrome" is a misnomer, as it is not actually a syndrome - it is a very generalized term that is often used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with back or spine surgery and have experienced continued pain after surgery. The term "failed" refers to the outcome of the surgery, not the surgery itself.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Failed back syndrome may include a dull ache in the back and legs, abnormal sensibility to temperature or touch, chronic pain, muscle fatigue, and spasms.
Causes
Failed back syndrome can be caused by several factors, including surgical complications, recurrent disc herniation, spinal stenosis, scar tissue, or arachnoiditis.
Treatment
Treatment for Failed back syndrome may include physical therapy, pain management, medication, chiropractic care, neuromodulation, or spinal cord stimulation.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Failed back syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Failed back syndrome
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