Brian here again
For those interested in medical details read on :-
Lorraine’s Surgery
scheduled 8 am Thursday approx. 6 hours
Surgeon will insert 2 rods on either side of back of spine,
above and below the collapsed discs
T7 and T12 and will insert screws except
where discs are collapsed
He will do laminectomy inside T7 to relieve pressure on
spinal cord, and remove what tumour they can get out (which can’t be seen on
the MRI). He won’t do laminectomy on T12 as the operation would take too long (
up to 12 hours)
Result:-
That section of spine will be straight and locked in
position but that’s an OK compromise as
most movement is above and below those points.
The back pain should be relieved from this surgery, and
laminectomy on T12 could take place at a later date if needed.
We’d appreciate prayer for:-
1. Against bleeding during surgery
2. Protection of spinal cord
3. Steady hands and clear minds for surgical team.
4. Lorraine’s recovery
Thank you for your continuing prayer.
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