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    Trying to upload xray pics.
    Aug.17,09 Anterior
    Aug.20,09 Posterior
    Fused T-10 to Sacral Pelvis
    Cedars-Sinai
    Dr.Pashman

    Sheri 47 years young
    Husband married 30 years
    3 kids 29,28,25
    4 grandkids 10,8,5,3

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    Worked for me. They are amazing. I see a couple of screws there which "appear" to be floating. I've never seen that before. What are your curve degrees now?
    Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
    Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
    T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
    Osteotomies and Laminectomies
    Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free

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    • #3
      Worked for me too. COOL x-rays!!! Yeah - what about the floating screws? Is that really what it is??? Surely not.
      Rita Thompson
      Age 46
      Milwaukee Brace wearer for 3 years in childhood
      Surgery Mar 1st - 95 degree thoracic curve
      Surgery by Dr. Lenke, St. Louis, MO
      Post-surgery curve 25-30 degree

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      • #4
        The screws are put in from the front, to hold whatever was inserted there (probably femoral rings), in place.
        Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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        Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
        Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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        • #5
          I thought the same thing about what appears to be floating screws I asked my surgeon and he just said everything is normal so I am assuming they are supposed to be there.I had anterior surgery too so I think those screws are screwed to something.I will go see my surgeon in May and I will asked questions like what my degrees is now.I live in Bakersfield,Ca and my surgeon is in Beverly Hills,Ca which is a 3 1/2 hr.drive.
          Aug.17,09 Anterior
          Aug.20,09 Posterior
          Fused T-10 to Sacral Pelvis
          Cedars-Sinai
          Dr.Pashman

          Sheri 47 years young
          Husband married 30 years
          3 kids 29,28,25
          4 grandkids 10,8,5,3

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          • #6
            wow, Sherri, congratulations..to you & your surgeon! it looks fantastic...

            i saw Dr Pashmans name when i went to Cedars Sinai to see Dr Anand....so glad to see that Dr P. does such good work!

            be well
            jess

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            • #7
              Congratulations on your great results!!
              __________________________________________
              Debbe - 50 yrs old

              Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
              Told by Dr. my curve would never progress

              Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
              Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
              Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees

              Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
              Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees

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              • #8
                Sherri--That looks fantastic! Congrats on such a good correction. Janet
                Janet

                61 years old--57 for surgery

                Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
                Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
                Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
                Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
                T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

                All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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                • #9
                  ahhh I wanna see my x-rays before an after!!

                  Question..I dont know if this is dumb..but what is that long screw for?! and where the hell is it screw in your hip?? Do you find your hips hurt? I go for my next apt march 9th and I wanna get my xrays..What do I say to them, I want before and after because I swear everyones mouth will drop ha! =)

                  27 year old female
                  Upper Curve 110 degrees
                  Lower Curve 90 degrees
                  Surgery with Dr. Wood at MGH 1/11/10 && 1/14/10
                  Fused T2-Pelvis
                  Back looks amazing and no more Hump! ^_^

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by megz View Post
                    ahhh I wanna see my x-rays before an after!!

                    Question..I dont know if this is dumb..but what is that long screw for?! and where the hell is it screw in your hip?? Do you find your hips hurt? I go for my next apt march 9th and I wanna get my xrays..What do I say to them, I want before and after because I swear everyones mouth will drop ha! =)
                    The screw goes into the pelvis, and it essentially anchors the implants.

                    Your surgeon will almost certainly do before and after xrays. Ask them surgeon or his office assistant, for copies.

                    --Linda
                    Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
                    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
                    Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by LindaRacine View Post
                      The screw goes into the pelvis, and it essentially anchors the implants.

                      --Linda
                      Does everyone have them if they are fused to the pelvis?

                      27 year old female
                      Upper Curve 110 degrees
                      Lower Curve 90 degrees
                      Surgery with Dr. Wood at MGH 1/11/10 && 1/14/10
                      Fused T2-Pelvis
                      Back looks amazing and no more Hump! ^_^

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by megz View Post
                        Does everyone have them if they are fused to the pelvis?
                        Yes.

                        --Linda
                        Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
                        ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
                        Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by LindaRacine View Post
                          The screw goes into the pelvis, and it essentially anchors the implants.

                          Your surgeon will almost certainly do before and after xrays. Ask them surgeon or his office assistant, for copies.

                          --Linda
                          You can also ask the radiology department. You will sign a release form and they will mail you a copy.

                          Sally
                          Diagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
                          Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
                          Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
                          Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
                          New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
                          Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/

                          "In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

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