Hi all,
Has anybody had any thorocolumbar anterior fusions, like a T12-L3 fusion? I was wondering if anybody would share some of their personal experiences with the anterior approach and the risk of additional complications. I am male, but my doctor says that the incision should be high enough that I won't have to worry about any sexual disfunction issues.
Also if anybody has had a fusion above their spondylolesthesis, I'd be interested to know if the fusion from the scoliosis has exacerbated any spondo pain. It has been difficult for my doctors to decide if the scoliosis and the spondo should be treated together or separately. A fusion to the sacrum is probably inevitable, but right now I am young enough (21) that I should get good life out of my L5-S1 disc before a revision fusion later in life.
I'd appreciate any feedback or personal experiences!
Has anybody had any thorocolumbar anterior fusions, like a T12-L3 fusion? I was wondering if anybody would share some of their personal experiences with the anterior approach and the risk of additional complications. I am male, but my doctor says that the incision should be high enough that I won't have to worry about any sexual disfunction issues.
Also if anybody has had a fusion above their spondylolesthesis, I'd be interested to know if the fusion from the scoliosis has exacerbated any spondo pain. It has been difficult for my doctors to decide if the scoliosis and the spondo should be treated together or separately. A fusion to the sacrum is probably inevitable, but right now I am young enough (21) that I should get good life out of my L5-S1 disc before a revision fusion later in life.
I'd appreciate any feedback or personal experiences!
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