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  • I'm new, any had Anterior Spinal Fusion?

    Hey everyone!
    I am a new member of this forum, I've been reading and have found a lot of good info and advice from many of you. I haven't seen much though on anyone who has had Anterior Spinal Fusion. I have scoliosis with a 45 degree curve that has become extremely painful for the last 2 years. Bascially suffering from chronic pain that never stops. I've been seeing a great group of spine specialists for the past 1 1/2 years and tried various conservative treatments that have all provided very little relief or failed me so far.
    My doctor and I have decided it is time to do the scoliosis surgery to correct the problem instead of trying to treat the symptoms which hasn't worked.

    I'll be having the anterior spinal fusion from T12-L4 on Jan. 4, 2006. Does any one have any advice on this for post-op recovery or what to expect.
    I'd really appreciate any info that you might have on this particular surgery.

    Thank you and I wish you all much success with your spines.
    Shelly
    Anterior Spinal Fusion and titanium rod and screws inserted to correct 45 degree thoracolumbar curve from T12 - L4 on 1/4/06.
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