I am a 21 year old male with a 40 degree lumbar scoliosis and grade I spondylolesthesis. My curve is still progressing despite skeletal maturity, but the spondo has not changed. I have seen numerous doctors since I was 15 and I believe I am now finally ready for surgery, as the pain from the spondo and the lumbar scoliosis is practically unbearable. I was wondering if anyone could fill me in on the loss of spine mobility due to a T9-S1 fusion. I realize this isn't an incredibly long fusion but I am afraid of losing all range of motion near my hips because of the fusion to the sacrum. The doctors say I will walk slightly differently after the fusion because I will not be able to rotate my hips anymore, but is not noticeable to others and it's something I will get used to. Does anybody have an experience to share with a similar fusion? Will I really experience a significant decrease in spine mobility?
Matt
Matt
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