First off I'd like to say that I am glad to have found this forum. It seems to be populated by kind and helpful folk.
I am a 34 year old married, father of three (2, 5, 8). My wife is an RN and works night shifts. I am a self employed reptile breeder (I really am).
I have been having been having back pain for about 10 years, and it has become unbearable. I have been diagnosed with Sheurman's kyphosis with a rigid curve of 70 degrees. I have tried PT, meds, TENS unit, and have had no relief. My Ortho is excellent and very helpful. He is suggesting surgery, which seems to be the only course of action left. I have an appointment with the neurosurgeon who would be a member of the surgical team. Then we plan the surgery. The surgery will aparently involve posterary and anterior fusions. With one of my ribs used for the graft. It will also involve rods, screws and other awful sounding implements.
Needless to say, I am nervous. I have been able to train a few people to care for my business in my abscence, and my parents, sister, wife's parent's etc. and willing to assist as much as possible with the children.
My main orthopedic sugeon is very informative and has performed this procedure many times including 4 this year.
Does any one have experience with this type of surgery. What can I expect for recovery time, limitations, etc.? I hope some of you are willing to share a bit of your experiences to ease my mind and help me plan. Thanks
Mike
I am a 34 year old married, father of three (2, 5, 8). My wife is an RN and works night shifts. I am a self employed reptile breeder (I really am).
I have been having been having back pain for about 10 years, and it has become unbearable. I have been diagnosed with Sheurman's kyphosis with a rigid curve of 70 degrees. I have tried PT, meds, TENS unit, and have had no relief. My Ortho is excellent and very helpful. He is suggesting surgery, which seems to be the only course of action left. I have an appointment with the neurosurgeon who would be a member of the surgical team. Then we plan the surgery. The surgery will aparently involve posterary and anterior fusions. With one of my ribs used for the graft. It will also involve rods, screws and other awful sounding implements.
Needless to say, I am nervous. I have been able to train a few people to care for my business in my abscence, and my parents, sister, wife's parent's etc. and willing to assist as much as possible with the children.
My main orthopedic sugeon is very informative and has performed this procedure many times including 4 this year.
Does any one have experience with this type of surgery. What can I expect for recovery time, limitations, etc.? I hope some of you are willing to share a bit of your experiences to ease my mind and help me plan. Thanks
Mike
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