Hey all. First time post here.
I had my fusion over nine years ago and, as my name suggests, I have been very active since. I was always an active child and adolescent, but now with both the fusion and exercise, strain is put on new places in my body (i.e. my knees).
My theory: The back acts as a natural shock absorber during activities such as running, and when it is fused the natural shock absorbing ability is greatly diminished. Therefore, the shock is transferred to other parts of the body such as the hips, knees, and ankles (mostly the knees for me).
In my ripe old age of 23, I am having some joint pain in my knees after a run. It isn't after every single run but probably 50%.
Question to everyone: Have you had similar pain in your lower joints after your fusion and after you've been active for awhile?
ActiveFusion
23 y/o male
Idiopathic Scoliosis
T2-L4 Fusion 12/29/2000
Dr. Ensor Transfeld
I had my fusion over nine years ago and, as my name suggests, I have been very active since. I was always an active child and adolescent, but now with both the fusion and exercise, strain is put on new places in my body (i.e. my knees).
My theory: The back acts as a natural shock absorber during activities such as running, and when it is fused the natural shock absorbing ability is greatly diminished. Therefore, the shock is transferred to other parts of the body such as the hips, knees, and ankles (mostly the knees for me).
In my ripe old age of 23, I am having some joint pain in my knees after a run. It isn't after every single run but probably 50%.
Question to everyone: Have you had similar pain in your lower joints after your fusion and after you've been active for awhile?
ActiveFusion
23 y/o male
Idiopathic Scoliosis
T2-L4 Fusion 12/29/2000
Dr. Ensor Transfeld
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