At 8 months post-surgery (T4-S1 with pelvic fixation, posterior and anterior approaches, three rods placed for (for the price of two :-) )) I'm experiencing an acute, severe "stabbing" pain in the area medial to, apical to and underneath my left clavicle. The pains occur upon movement and feel like the area is being stabbed with a dull knife (wielded by someone who is not my friend). It seems to have worsened in severity and frequency during the last two months. X-rays have revealed no sign of graft failure.
My surgeon said that he and his colleagues have had a number of patients report similar experiences... which sometimes resolve. My physical therapist suggested the etiology as being muscle spasms and suggested "the usual remedies (heat, stretching, massage, tennis-ball-in-sock, ...).
Any thoughts/suggestions?
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My surgeon said that he and his colleagues have had a number of patients report similar experiences... which sometimes resolve. My physical therapist suggested the etiology as being muscle spasms and suggested "the usual remedies (heat, stretching, massage, tennis-ball-in-sock, ...).
Any thoughts/suggestions?
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