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    I went for a checkup a few weeks ago, and I'm happy to report that everything still looks good, and I'm released from the surgeon. The fusion looks good, all the screws are in place, and the disks above and below the fusion look good. My surgeon moved to a new hospital and how has the digital Xrays, so it was so interesting to see the detail that you can't see in old fashioned xrays. A little over a year ago I had problems with severe spasms in the upper back area, but after the Dr. gave me a shot into the muscles, I've been fine ever since. Fingers crossed that I'm good for a long, long time. I told the Dr. that it is comforting just to know that he's there if I need him.

    I'll try to stop by more and catch up on things. This forum was such a fantastic help to me when I needed it, I am truly grateful.
    __________________________________________
    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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    Hi friend! What wonderful news!!! You must feel elated! Best wishes for a "no problems with your back" type life-- and good life in general, too. Hugs, Susie
    71 and plugging along... but having some problems
    2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
    5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
    Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago

    Corrected to 15°
    CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
    10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring

    Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of me

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    • #3
      Debbe, great news! I'm very happy for you.
      Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

      No island of sanity.

      Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
      Answer: Medicine


      "We are all African."

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      • #4
        Good news Debbe

        Its nice to know that the shot helped you out.....

        Ed
        49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
        Pre surgery curves T70,L70
        ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
        Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

        Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

        My x-rays
        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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        • #5
          That's what I like to hear!!
          age 48
          80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
          Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
          Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
          Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
          Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by debbei View Post
            I went for a checkup a few weeks ago, and I'm happy to report that everything still looks good, and I'm released from the surgeon. The fusion looks good, all the screws are in place, and the disks above and below the fusion look good. My surgeon moved to a new hospital and how has the digital Xrays, so it was so interesting to see the detail that you can't see in old fashioned xrays. A little over a year ago I had problems with severe spasms in the upper back area, but after the Dr. gave me a shot into the muscles, I've been fine ever since. Fingers crossed that I'm good for a long, long time. I told the Dr. that it is comforting just to know that he's there if I need him.

            I'll try to stop by more and catch up on things. This forum was such a fantastic help to me when I needed it, I am truly grateful.
            Hi Debbie, I am one month postop and my upper big pains have been my major problem since surgery. Exactly what kind of a shot did you receive that gave you relief?
            Susan....and congratulations on your fusion success!
            Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

            2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
            2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
            2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
            2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
            2018: Removal L4,5 screw
            2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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            • #7
              hi Deb
              congratulations on the doctor releasing you...good news!
              can you say where Dr Neuwirth moved to...???
              i saw him for a consult a few years ago...thought he was skilled
              and very nice.

              jess...and Sparky

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              • #8
                Wonderful news Deb! Thanks for letting us know. It's so important for pre-ops to know that medium and long term, this surgery can be such a great success.
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Susie*Bee View Post
                  Hi friend! What wonderful news!!! You must feel elated! Best wishes for a "no problems with your back" type life-- and good life in general, too. Hugs, Susie
                  Hi Susie, it's so nice to hear from you. How are those cute grandbabies? I guess they aren't babies any more!
                  __________________________________________
                  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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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Pooka1 View Post
                    Debbe, great news! I'm very happy for you.
                    Thanks Sharon! How are your girls doing?
                    __________________________________________
                    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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by titaniumed View Post
                      Good news Debbe

                      Its nice to know that the shot helped you out.....

                      Ed
                      Hi Ed,
                      It was a miracle shot for me! I think it had lidocaine and cortisone in it. I felt so much better within 30 minutes.
                      __________________________________________
                      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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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by susancook View Post
                        Hi Debbie, I am one month postop and my upper big pains have been my major problem since surgery. Exactly what kind of a shot did you receive that gave you relief?
                        Susan....and congratulations on your fusion success!
                        Hi, upper big pains are normal after one month postop! It took me well over 18 months to feel 'normal', and even then I still had to be very careful with myself. You have to give yourself time to heal and be patient with yourself!

                        My surgeon thought that my pain from last year was muscle spasms that were the result of inflamed muscles.
                        __________________________________________
                        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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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by jrnyc View Post
                          hi Deb
                          congratulations on the doctor releasing you...good news!
                          can you say where Dr Neuwirth moved to...???
                          i saw him for a consult a few years ago...thought he was skilled
                          and very nice.

                          jess...and Sparky
                          Jess,

                          A group Dr.'s moved from Beth Israel to Mt. Sinai early this year. Dr. Casden from the picture was Dr. N's assistant on my surgery. I'm glad they're still there if I need them, but I sure hope I don't any time soon! These guys are miracle workers in my opinion!

                          http://ryortho.com/2013/01/six-docto...n-mount-sinai/
                          __________________________________________
                          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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                          • #14
                            Glad that life is going so well for you
                            Melissa

                            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                            • #15
                              Thank you for posting Debbie. I love reading reports like this while I am recovering.
                              I am stronger than scoliosis, and won't let it rule my life!
                              45 years old - diagnosed at age 7
                              A/P surgery on March 5/7, 2013 - UCSF

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