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Today,
04:44 PM
RitaR
replied to a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
I’ve tried otc patches but not Fentanyl. I’m going to call Dr Lenke tomorrow and see if he will see me. I really liked him. I just can’t imagine...
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Today,
02:12 AM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
Rita, If it gets out of control, go to the hospital. I suppose they will knock you out with an injectable for a pain break. Can you arrange...
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5 replies | 65 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:38 PM
RitaR
replied to a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
hours for sx. He said he was very scared by the amount of blood I lost. I spent 3 days in icu after sx. Recovery went very slow. I always had a lot...
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Yesterday,
08:40 PM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
Revision surgery with Dr. Arlet
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi Welcome to the forum..... I see you are directing questions to specific people that are not active. If you like, you "could" PM a member for...
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23 replies | 6219 view(s)
Yesterday,
08:20 PM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
FLT, Fierce like Tiger broke her rods twice at age 25. She wasn't fusing. She finally went to Twin Cities Scoliosis Center since she lived in Iowa...
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5 replies | 65 view(s)
Yesterday,
08:03 PM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
Rita I'm in shock.....why didn't you post? its been around 7 years.... I remember your huge curve, Dr Lenke did your initial surgery, and you...
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Yesterday,
02:33 PM
RitaR
started a thread
Surgery 2 years ago
in
Surgery
Good afternoon. My first post so bear with me. I’ve had surgery 2 years ago from top of neck to end of spine rods and screws. Surgery 2 years ago was...
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02-14-2019,
05:06 PM
Ldwc
replied to a thread
Revision surgery with Dr. Arlet
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi, I am curious if you used Dr. Arlet and if so what your thoughts are on him? I am currently looking for a good surgeon to possibly do discuss...
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23 replies | 6219 view(s)
02-13-2019,
07:19 PM
Ldwc
replied to a thread
Sensitivity to instumentation
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi, This is my first post on here. I had surgery Oct. 2017 T4 - S1. Sixteen months later I am still having a lot of discomfort. All of my test...
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14 replies | 4690 view(s)
02-13-2019,
06:36 PM
Ldwc
replied to a thread
Sensitivity to instumentation
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi, This is my first post on here. I had surgery Oct. 2017 T4 - S1. Sixteen months later I am still having a lot of discomfort. All of my test...
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14 replies | 4690 view(s)
02-13-2019,
12:44 PM
LindaRacine
replied to a thread
WOOOO HOOOO, Finally....I've got a surgery date- It's going to be March 13, 2019
in
Surgical (First-time)
Here's a list that was created many years ago.
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2 replies | 180 view(s)
02-12-2019,
10:59 PM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
WOOOO HOOOO, Finally....I've got a surgery date- It's going to be March 13, 2019
in
Surgical (First-time)
Jenson, Congratulations, it takes a lot of guts setting our dates. For after surgery, these 2 items helped me the most. 2-4" inch thick...
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2 replies | 180 view(s)
02-12-2019,
09:50 PM
asha
replied to a thread
Hardware Removal Regret
in
Surgical (Revision)
I saw another spine surgeon today who thinks my abdominal issues are likely due to the part of my spine that is not completely fused - it’s at the...
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5 replies | 1183 view(s)
02-12-2019,
06:50 PM
jborden
started a thread
WOOOO HOOOO, Finally....I've got a surgery date- It's going to be March 13, 2019
in
Surgical (First-time)
Hello Friends, Finally, I have things set for my surgery. My appointment last week with Dr. Hey was exciting when we actually decided on the...
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2 replies | 180 view(s)
02-11-2019,
01:46 PM
TerrySpear
replied to a thread
Recovery - strength and flexibility
in
Surgical (First-time)
Hi Marlene, What a hopeful post on what can happen with the appropriate amount of commitment and a little luck. I think it is amazing that you can...
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1 replies | 225 view(s)
02-10-2019,
11:54 AM
Mlindhardt
started a thread
Recovery - strength and flexibility
in
Surgical (First-time)
Hello all, I wanted to share my recent experience in recovery. My surgery was May 2016. While I am fully recovered by the surgeon's standard, I...
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1 replies | 225 view(s)
02-09-2019,
08:42 PM
Marianne
replied to a thread
8 Year Anviersayr-Jan. 5, 2019
in
Surgical (First-time)
Thanks Karen, yes I have had physical therapy. I am thinking of going to Aqua therapy again, I can walk in the water no problem. Hopefully it will...
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4 replies | 1141 view(s)
02-09-2019,
07:18 PM
asha
replied to a thread
stffness and bloating 3 years post surgery
in
Surgical (Revision)
How have things turned out for you? I hope you have improved. I had all my hardware removed 2 months ago and since the surgery I have had a...
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29 replies | 55992 view(s)
02-08-2019,
03:46 PM
golfnut
replied to a thread
8 Year Anviersayr-Jan. 5, 2019
in
Surgical (First-time)
Hi, Marianne, Good luck with your continued recovery. I have some numbness, but not where it effects anything I do. Trust me, my Zumba moves...
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4 replies | 1141 view(s)
02-07-2019,
11:46 PM
LindaRacine
started a thread
Fake Medical News
in
Non-Surgical
Thought this was interesting. Not sure why the photo is of a scoliosis spine. ...
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0 replies | 189 view(s)
02-03-2019,
02:35 AM
Spinals
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Yes, Robin Williams was unhappy too but you would never have known it as all we saw was a funny man on TV. The only things which relieve my pain...
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
02-02-2019,
01:44 PM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
He is playing a con artist, televangelist healer. We had a few of these on television over the years. Benny would poke fun, and would do comedy of...
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
02-02-2019,
09:46 AM
Spinals
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Benny Hill..... That brings back memories! I think he must have had a screw loose for sure!
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
02-02-2019,
04:19 AM
titaniumed
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi Spinals I hope this is an easy thing to get done, you sure have been in a lot of pain. Years ago in the 70's, we used to watch a lot of...
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
01-31-2019,
02:32 PM
Spinals
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Ah, ok. That's reassuring to know and yes, it is suspected the source of pain.
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
01-31-2019,
01:19 PM
LindaRacine
replied to a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi... I haven't had this procedure done, but know several people who have. With one exception (a person on this forum), everyone has described...
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
01-31-2019,
08:08 AM
Spinals
started a thread
I have a screw loose ha ha
in
Surgical (Revision)
Hi, I have a loose pelvic screw which may need to come out....has anyone had this procedure done? If so, what was your experience? Is it straight...
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6 replies | 912 view(s)
01-28-2019,
10:11 AM
Dingo
started a thread
Anterior spinal overgrowth may not be involved in AIS
in
Research
Anterior spinal overgrowth of the thoracic spine may not be involved in the initiation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis OBJECTIVE: To compare...
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0 replies | 302 view(s)
01-26-2019,
02:51 PM
Pooka1
replied to a thread
8.9% of children with Scoliosis have a neural axis abnormality
in
Research
The incidental findings I am talking about were not associated with the spine but were found in other areas.
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6 replies | 1378 view(s)
01-25-2019,
10:50 PM
LindaRacine
replied to a thread
Hardware Removal Regret
in
Surgical (Revision)
It's important to remember that while spine surgeons go through medical school, they really don't have a lot of expertise in non-spine issues.
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5 replies | 1183 view(s)
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