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    MRI & CT Scan

    Hi Everyone,
    Just come back from seeing my specialist and im having surgery Mon 7th May 2007. In the mean time i have to get a MRI done to check my spinal cord cause i do have Congenital malformations in the thoracic part of my spine there checking for thetherod cord... Is this a normal procedure for all patients under going surgery???
    Also i have to get a CT scan on my L1,2 &3 vertabres to check the size of my pedicles is this also normal???

    He also checked my bending xrays and he said he can only straighten my top curve from 60 to 40 degrees and my lumbar curve will be reduced to around 0 to 5 degrees, which im really happy about.
    I was told i would need to wear a brace after surgery but today he told me i won't need to wear one but as long as i be careful there shouldn't be a problem. (i think he trusts me not too be stupid)..

    Anyway thought i'd let you all know.

    Love Lee
    Had surgery May 28th 2007 Anterior/Posterior getting fused from T3 - L3

    http://curvedgirl.blogspot.com
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    Hi Lee,

    Congratulations on finalizing everything - I'm sure it takes strength (I'm not there yet), but my surgery will probably be about a month later than your's. Hopefully we can help each other through it (along with all the other WONDERFUL support on this forum). Best of luck to you!

    Best,
    Anya
    "You must be the change you want to see in the world."

    Previously 55 degree thoracolumbar curve
    Surgery June 5, 2007 - Dr. Clifford Tribus, University of Wisconsin Hospital
    19 degrees post-op!

    http://abhbarry.blogspot.com

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      I'm not sure if it is routine or not, but my daughter also had an MRI and CT scan before her surgery. Like you they wanted to check the size of her pedicles, among other things, before surgery.

      Mary Lou
      Mom to Jamie age 21-diagnosed at age 12-spinal fusion 12/7/2004-fused from T3-L2; and Tracy age 19, mild Scoliosis-diagnosed at age 18.

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      • #4
        Lee...

        Yes, it's normal... at least for many specialists.

        --Linda
        Never 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

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        • #5
          Lee,

          You have to remember that your congenital malformations in your spine make your situation much different than a typical teenager or young adult facing scoliosis surgery (I almost said "routine" scoliosis surgery, but I know better - scoliosis surgery is never routine). It sounds like your docs have your situation well under control and they are doing everything they can to keep you as healthy as possible. Sounds like you are in good hands. You are doing great.
          Carmell
          mom to Kara, idiopathic scoliosis, Blake 19, GERD and Braydon 14, VACTERL, GERD, DGE, VEPTR #137, thoracic insufficiency, rib anomalies, congenital scoliosis, missing coccyx, fatty filum/TC, anal stenosis, horseshoe kidney, dbl ureter in left kidney, ureterocele, kidney reflux, neurogenic bladder, bilateral hip dysplasia, right leg/foot dyplasia, tibial torsion, clubfoot with 8 toes, pes cavus, single umblilical artery, etc. http://carmellb-ivil.tripod.com/myfamily/

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