Hi everyone I've been replying to these posts now for a couple of weeks but I would really like to know exactly what "flat back syndrome" is. Can someone please explain what it is and what it prevents you from doing? Also I live in Pensacola Florida, are there any good scoliosis doctors that I can speak with or get a check up? Thank you, Kristie
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Kristie, Here are some links for you to go to. They explain it very well. I have it and will be going in June 2nd to have it fixed.
www.scoliosismd.com/articles/flatback.htm
http://www.orthospine.com/?frameSrc=...flat_back.html
www.espine.com/flatback.html
Hope this helps you.Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum
June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours
MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
FUSED T2 - SACRUM 2
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Kristie...
Here's an even better article (in my opinion):
http://www.spineuniverse.com/display...rticle308.html
Regards,
LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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Thank you very much...you both have helped. I'm so sorry you have to have more surgerys...good luck! I had one at 14 in 1994 I had the "S" curve 87 degrees one steel rod and 4 compression screws. I am now 25 and basically normal except for the constant pain, but I've been dealing with it for 11 yrs just wanted to take the edge off a little.
Could anyone tell me if there are any good scoliosis doctors here or in the vicinity of Pensacola Florida? I had Dr. Brown he was awesome...but he's childrens not adults unfortunatey, I also had 2 more at the surgery one I didn't like and the other I can't remember his name.
Thank you again...Kristie
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Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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flatback
Originally posted by TheresaKristie, Here are some links for you to go to. They explain it very well. I have it and will be going in June 2nd to have it fixed.
www.scoliosismd.com/articles/flatback.htm
http://www.orthospine.com/?frameSrc=...flat_back.html
www.espine.com/flatback.html
Hope this helps you.
sonia
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Hi Sonia, I had my first round of scoliosis surgery April 8th and 12th, 2004. I had anterior/posterior surgery for a 79 degree Thorasic curve and a 44 degree lumbar curve. I am going in June 2nd for a single level osteotomy at the L3 level to correct my balance and to help with the pain. The original pain that I had is gone, but this one has become an everyday thing. Starts out a little achey in the morning and as the day progresses it becomes a burning type pain in the lumbar area with lots of pressure. I am at the point that June 2nd can't come fast enough. I have had to go back to taking prescription pain meds after being off of them for awhile. Good Luck with your surgery and take one day at a time.Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum
June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours
MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
FUSED T2 - SACRUM 2
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flat back syndrome surgery - recovery
I have flat back syndrome also. I had my first two surgeries when I was 13 and 14 now I'm 35 with 3 children 6 and under. I want to put off the surgery until absolutely necessary or until my youngest is in 1st grade about 4 more years. Has your doctor explained to you the recovery period after your surgery? I was just wondering how long and what will your limitations be? I know it's probably hard to talk about. I get down now and then when I think about having the surgery, but I know it's inevitable.
Mindy
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Mindy, My surgery is only going to be about 4 to 6 hours long with about 5 days in the hospital. I can't go back to work for 3 months. Total recovery is a year. I am only having a single level osteotomy done. If you are having a full revision where the old hardware is removed and having an anterior/posterior incision your time frame will be different. My anterior/posterior surgery last year was not a revision but it took a total of 22 hours and 2 weeks in the hospital. I went back to work at 5 months but total recovery takes a year or two (sometimes).Theresa
April 8 & 12, 2004 - Anterior/Posterior surgery 15 hours & 7 hours
Thorasic - 79 degree down to 22
Lumbar - 44 degree down to 18
Fused T2 to sacrum
June 2, 2005 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @L3 7 hours
MAY 21, 2007 - Pedicle subtraction osteotomy @ L2, extended the fusion to S2 and added pelvic instrumentation 9 hours
FUSED T2 - SACRUM 2
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Theresa,
I guess I should find out what type of surgery it is exactly. I'm putting it off as long as I can so I didn't really pay attention to the details of the type of procedure. It's probably different for everyone (ie: length of surgery, stay in hospital, recovery period etc.). Thanks for your info anyway. I think I'm going to live in oblivion a little longer. I have a check-up with Dr. Rowe in Jan 2006. We'll see then. Keep us posted on how your doing.
Mindy
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