Hi Folks
Back to the hospital again today. The good news is that Geeve's back has not oozed any more and the bit that had gone funny is looking much better - flat and dry. we just have to keep an eye on that and go back straight away if it discharges any more.
The bad news is that she's developed a junctional kyphotic deformity which is why the ends of the rods are so prominent and causing some problems. apparently her spine is curving above the top of the fusion. if it gets any worse, it will be necessary either to shorten the rods a little at the top (with a bolt cutter, I'm told) or to extend the fusion and pull her spine back straight again. In the meantime we just keep watching, hope it doesn't worsen and go back next month.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Lorrie
Back to the hospital again today. The good news is that Geeve's back has not oozed any more and the bit that had gone funny is looking much better - flat and dry. we just have to keep an eye on that and go back straight away if it discharges any more.
The bad news is that she's developed a junctional kyphotic deformity which is why the ends of the rods are so prominent and causing some problems. apparently her spine is curving above the top of the fusion. if it gets any worse, it will be necessary either to shorten the rods a little at the top (with a bolt cutter, I'm told) or to extend the fusion and pull her spine back straight again. In the meantime we just keep watching, hope it doesn't worsen and go back next month.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Lorrie
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