I have had scoliosis, since a young girl. I'm now 60, and my Kyphosis is excessively curved. The lordosis has caused my T-12 to collapse, and my lumbar is now wedged. I have been doing as much as I can to keep myself moving....deep water running, & physio ( mainly IMS ( inter-muscular stimulation). My physio therapist, thinks that I no longer have a choice...it is already effecting my lung function ( on oxygen at night). But my back is getting steadily worse...now on morphine for pain control. I was seen by a back surgeon, who examined my back, and studied my MRI. He spent a short time with us, saying that he did need to study my MRI more carefully, with 3 other back surgeons. At that time, he would beable to answer more of our questions.
But he did say, that I would have 2 options....either do nothing, and deal with the collapse & pain, OR have extensive back surgery, which would involve rods and screws. He also said our decision should not be taken lightly, as it was a risky operation, at which point he discussed the risks. We were told to go home, and educate ourselves about this kind of surgery, through support groups, and chatting with others who have had this surgery. I will be meeting with him at the beginning of December, for more x-rays....and many of my questions.
I need to hear from others who have had back surgery, with rods & screws. What kind of pain are you in now. What was your recovery like...how long did it take to feel, that you were happy you had the surgery. I have so many questions...and I'm so undecided as to what to do. We are having a appt. with my physio therapist, & our family doctor, to discuss the surgery.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone, who has had this surgery as a adult...and their thoughts now.
thanks...Kootenaygal
But he did say, that I would have 2 options....either do nothing, and deal with the collapse & pain, OR have extensive back surgery, which would involve rods and screws. He also said our decision should not be taken lightly, as it was a risky operation, at which point he discussed the risks. We were told to go home, and educate ourselves about this kind of surgery, through support groups, and chatting with others who have had this surgery. I will be meeting with him at the beginning of December, for more x-rays....and many of my questions.
I need to hear from others who have had back surgery, with rods & screws. What kind of pain are you in now. What was your recovery like...how long did it take to feel, that you were happy you had the surgery. I have so many questions...and I'm so undecided as to what to do. We are having a appt. with my physio therapist, & our family doctor, to discuss the surgery.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone, who has had this surgery as a adult...and their thoughts now.
thanks...Kootenaygal
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