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I wore a milwalkee brace when I was young..... 2 curves (s curve). I had surgery in 1989 and am 34 now. I skied when I was young with the brace and afterwards and have skied since my surgery in 1989. Don't get me wrong, this isn't "all the time".... I live in Texas. Now, I am going next week and am a little nervous. Over the last two years I have been having back pain and my right leg/hip is having numbness. I wonder if there is any danger (other than regular dangers of sking) in my sking?
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Background - Diagnosed in 1981 with a s-curve. Very progressive. Wore a Milwalkee brace from 1981-1986. I had back surgery in 1989....spinal fusion with Harrington rods and bone from my hip. -
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I don't think anyone can tell you for sure if there's any danger. It's not an emergency, and certainly something you couldn't get done before skiing, but I think you should probably take some time to get checked by a scoliosis specialist to see what might be causing your pain.
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 -
I have been checked and basically they don't know and don't think it is bad enough to worry about I guess. They have suggested doing shots in my back to see if that helps before considering removing the rods.
I am not crazy on the slopes so I will just go and be careful as usual. Thanks for responding.Background - Diagnosed in 1981 with a s-curve. Very progressive. Wore a Milwalkee brace from 1981-1986. I had back surgery in 1989....spinal fusion with Harrington rods and bone from my hip.Comment
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