Thanks for giving me some comfort and the push to go forward with the sugery.. I Would like to know what all happens Before, During, and after sugery. Could some of you give me all the details. That would be great.
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Hi Rachel~
I do not want you to think this question is being ignored. I think possibly it is such a broad subject and each is different that it is our of our realm to answer what it would be for "you". Janet had excellent advise in her post on your other question. There is also a very good book on scoliosis surgery and ask lots of questions of your doctor and medical community.Nancy Joy
Surgery- Posterior- Oct. 8th, 2008
Anterior- Nov. 10th, 2008
Age 54
T10 to Sacrum
Curve 65 degrees
Very straight now!!!
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There's a miiiiiiiillion things I could say about surgery, so feel free to ask specific quesions so i don't write a huge essay here17 years old - Female - Canada
Had fusion surgery June 26th, 2008
Feel free to ask me ANY questions about my experience!
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Originally posted by Nancy Joy View Post... There is also a very good book on scoliosis surgery ...
Although you can't find it in stores, it is available online from both Barnes & Noble and Amazon, and from Wolpert's own site.
I assure you, whether all or some of it ends up applicable in your case, you will learn *something*. Most importantly, it'll give you hundreds of questions when you interview surgeons.
Regards,
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
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Originally posted by rgibbs1030 View PostThanks for giving me some comfort and the push to go forward with the sugery.. I Would like to know what all happens Before, During, and after sugery. Could some of you give me all the details. That would be great.
Here's an animation of a sort of basic posterior spine surgery with instrumentation. Although posterior scoliosis surgery is much more involved, this will give you an idea of the sorts of things that occur during surgery.
http://www.understandspinesurgery.co...tions.asp?c=1&
Click on Lumbar Laminectomy - Instrumented
Also, you can order Scoliosis Surgery: The Definitive Patient Reference directly from the National Scoliosis Foundation:
http://www.scoliosis.org/store/books.php
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
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Originally posted by LindaRacine View PostAlso, you can order Scoliosis Surgery: The Definitive Patient Reference directly from the National Scoliosis Foundation:
http://www.scoliosis.org/store/books.php
The other sites, however, give a potential buyer/reader excerpts and more information about the contents.
I listed the other links vs. the paltry one here for the very reason you stated: There are many types of surgery, and a newbie needs info to decide if the book suits their circumstances before they buy it.
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
VIEW MY X-RAYS
EMAIL ME
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Originally posted by txmarinemom View PostYou ~can.
The other sites, however, give a potential buyer/reader excerpts and more information about the contents.
I listed the other links vs. the paltry one here for the very reason you stated: There are many types of surgery, and a newbie needs info to decide if the book suits their circumstances before they buy it.
PamNever 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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Originally posted by LindaRacine View PostOr, one can choose to support the not-for-profit organization that brings us these forums.
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
VIEW MY X-RAYS
EMAIL ME
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That book is the one! At the time I wrote, I would have had to go upstairs and just wasn't "in the mood"- ha!. Linda, I went to your site for the slideshow- that is terrific! Thanks for sharing that.Nancy Joy
Surgery- Posterior- Oct. 8th, 2008
Anterior- Nov. 10th, 2008
Age 54
T10 to Sacrum
Curve 65 degrees
Very straight now!!!
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