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  • #1

    regarding revision

    how can you really *avoid* revision in unfused areas?

    i know its uncommon to get revision but what are some ways to prevent it?
    -Marissa-
    28 degrees diagnosed summer '05
    boston brace? never wore it.
    (60 degrees) told surgery was needed.
    Pre-op = 67 degrees (5'2")
    Post-op = 24 degrees (5'4")
    FUSED *T3-L1*
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  • #2
    Hi...

    My personal opinion is that your best bet is to choose a really experienced scoliosis surgeon, who knows how to select the correct levels for fusion.

    Regards,
    Linda
    Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    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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    • #3
      I asked Dr. B the same thing at my one-year checkup, as I feel a bit vulnerable being fused to L5. He stressed using proper biomechanics for the rest of my life -- log-rolling in and out of bed, avoiding repetitive bending, no twisting ever. He also said that my unfused spine (aside from fusion issues) is subject to the wear and tear that comes naturally with aging. So I figure it's out of my hands -- I'm going to try to not do anything stupid and hope for the best!
      Chris
      A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
      Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
      Post-op curve: 12 degrees
      Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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      • #4
        since your fused to L5 i understand ur loss of mobility, but my surgeon didnt tell me to not ever twist and bend.... he said i could in about a month or two at my last check up...
        -Marissa-
        28 degrees diagnosed summer '05
        boston brace? never wore it.
        (60 degrees) told surgery was needed.
        Pre-op = 67 degrees (5'2")
        Post-op = 24 degrees (5'4")
        FUSED *T3-L1*

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        • #5
          I agree with Singer that you should protect your back. PT can really teach you biomechanics and help you to take care of your back. Now I did go to PT and learn this in 1999 was great for a while but then I just am not doing what I am suppose to and now I have a bulging disc between L4 and L5. I am fused to L4.

          I am going back to PT and trying to take care of myself better this time and hope that it goes away. I don't want a 5th surgery!
          Adrienne
          1991 T4 - T12 Fusion
          1993 Rod Removal
          1999 T4-L4 Fusion (7 rib thoracoplasty)
          2002 Rod Removal 58;49 degrees
          Denver, CO; Dr. John Odom
          Rocky Mtn. Spine Center

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          • #6
            help

            I am new to this site and am extremely happy I ran across it....the problem? I CAN NOT figure out how to post my own thread?!?! Can someone help this newbie out?!?!?!?! PLEASE?
            Lynn -30.... something
            DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
            At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
            At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
            Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
            UW Madison, WI Hospital
            **AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**

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            • #7
              LynnMarie74,

              Hello and welcome to the forum. I see we are about the same age.

              You can go to the top left corner and click where it saids National Scoliosis Foundation Forums then it will take you to the main page. There you will see a lot of different categories and subcategories. If you click on let's just say for example Surgery Revision then it will show all the posts in there. Up on the top left corner it will say New Thread. Click that and you are on your way.

              Take care and hope this helps out and not confuse you.

              Adrienne
              Adrienne
              1991 T4 - T12 Fusion
              1993 Rod Removal
              1999 T4-L4 Fusion (7 rib thoracoplasty)
              2002 Rod Removal 58;49 degrees
              Denver, CO; Dr. John Odom
              Rocky Mtn. Spine Center

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              • #8
                thanks!

                Boy, do I feel silly! Thanks for your help. I have a lot of questions/comments & concerns w/my upcoming surgery & am so glad I found this site! Thanks again - take care!
                Lynn -30.... something
                DxD @ 8 yrs old: 10* curve-no brace-no nothin'!
                At age 26: Thorasic 48*/Lumbar 50*
                At age 34: Thorasic 58*/Lumbar 60*
                Posterior T5-L4 Fusion Jan 14th, 2009 w/Dr Tribus
                UW Madison, WI Hospital
                **AFTER: less than 10* Thorasic/15* Lumbar**

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