I am new to this forum and have been searching for anyone else with my similar situation. Fourteen years ago I sustained a spinal cord injury from someone jumping on me while I was swimming, resulting in paraplegia. Due to the loss of muscle control in my trunk, I now have had scoliosis develop. I am scheduled for surgery on 3/26 adding on to my current fusion of T3-7, it will go all the way to my sacrum with pelvic fixation. I'm having it done at Rush Hospital in Chicago by Dr. DeWald. I've read other threads about flexibility limitations, but have the added complication of using a wheelchair. Some of the other adaptive devices like for putting on socks won't work for me since I can't push with my legs. Is there anyone else out there in this situation that could advise about what to expect?
Julie
50 y/o
Thoracic 60*, Lumbar 20*
Julie
50 y/o
Thoracic 60*, Lumbar 20*
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