post surgery x-rays :)

[itsjustme]

Just thought I'd post these pics of my back after surgery :) My Dr. is a Genius! :) It's been over a year now, I had the surger in July of 2005. If I can ever get my other x-rays and stuff back, I'll try and post the before pictures as well. :)

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=7114103&imageID=1301158030

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=7114103&imageID=1301158593

[CHRIS WBS]

Wow! If that's 3 pounds of hardware to fuse nine vertebrae in your spine, then what the hell would I require? 10 to 15 pounds for A/P from T-1 to the pelvis? Honestly, just how much does this stuff actually weigh when were talking long fusions front and back? Linda? Karen? Anybody?

Chris

[LindaRacine]

Hi Chris...

I think a long SS implant system, with pedicle screws at every level, would be less than 2 pounds. Titanium would be way less.

--Linda

[Cakedec]

You really aren't aware of any extra weight in your back from the hardware.

Deb
age 47
posterior surgery 7/24/06
for S curve T72,L76
50% correction
DON'T WAIT TO GET STRAIGHT!!

[sweetness514]

You notice only when you want to run or do a sit up :eek: