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For all you youngsters concerned about losing flexibility, check out this girl in the video on her trampoline. Amazing! http://drlloydhey.blogspot.com/2009/...scoliosis.html
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That video really surprises me. 1) A lot of orthopedic doctors strongly suggest their patients avoid trampolines. My daughter's doctor hates them and stated that he's seen too many accidents to convince him that they are safe. This applies to everyone--not just his Scoli patients. 2) I'm surprised that she was released to do such activity less than 3 months post-op.
I'm not surprised, however at her flexibility. These kids are amazing! My daughter is fused T3-L2 and her fusion doesn't hold her back from anything.
Mary LouMom 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. -
I am so surprised by this too. Everyone of the 13 surgeons I have seen say that you are more than likely to loose your range of motion and not be able to play sports again. My curve is 46 degrees so I am right on the line or surgery or no surgery and being able to play sports after is a big factor in making this decision. Is there anyone else who has had the surgery and went back to either softball or field hockey?
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They should install trampolines in all hospitals. You can flip into bed with your ng tube and catheter in. LOL
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
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OHHHH MYYYYY GOD and the parents let this happen?!?!?!? Are they insane?! lol I felt sick to my stomach when I watched this. Eeeegads! Of course, I was picturing myself attempting this stunt......even before surgery....Wow! Thats crazy!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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Originally posted by FHlove24 View Post
First, why so many surgeons? At 46*, do you have pain? Is your curve still progressing? Are you done growing? These are some very important things to think about when debating whether or not to have surgery.
Yes, sometimes you loose some flexibility, but it all depends on the length of your fusion. My daughter has a long fusion, T3-L2, and she does everything she wants to do without problems. She started swimming competively AFTER her fusion, she rides our 4-wheeler, she hunts, works, attends High School and College, etc. Oh, by the way, Jamie's Scoliosis was at 46* when she had surgery and her Kyphosis was at 71*.
Do a search on this forum using the name Pam or the word softball. You'll find a woman named Pam who returned to softball shortly after her surgery plus many other things. You'll find her inspiring and able to answer your question about softball. In another post, you worried about field hockey after surgery. That might be something you aren't allowed to play because of the physical contact. Physical contact sports are usually something most people are told to avoid after surgery.
Mary LouMom 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.Comment
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Alexander was told that the only sports he couldn't do after surgery were contact sports like football and hockey. I don't know if field hockey is a contact sport like ice hockey, but if it is, it will probably be on the "not allowed" list (which is very short). Regarding trampolines, he still hasn't been on one and we were told to only go on them in a very minor way, certainly with a safety net around the outside.Laurie
Mother of Alexander & Zachary:
Alex is 16 years old and in the 11th grade. He has congenital scoliosis due to a hemivertebrae at T10. Wore a TLSO brace for 3 1/2 years. Pre-op curves were T45 & L65; curves post-op are approx. T31 & L34. Had a posterior spinal fusion from T8 to L3 on 7/12/07 at age 12. Doing great now in so many ways, but still working on improving posture.
Zach is 13 years old and very energetic.Comment
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Wow! That was amazing three months after surgery! What about high jump? Are there any high jumpers out there. My daughter best track event is high jump, and she just made the comment today "I probably won't be able to do the high jump" after surgery. This makes me think she can.
Becky
Mom to Emily 14 having surgery May 28Comment
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I'm not sure but if I recall the high jump they have to arch their back very similar to gymnastics (I was told gymnasts make good high jumpers since they use similar motions but ????? on that. My DD wouldn't be NEAR a track!Originally posted by momw/scoli View Post
). Therefore I'm thinking that might be an out event. You would have to ask the doctor on that one.
Becky
Mom to DD (15) with S 48*+ curve
Had her surgery March 9, 2009Comment
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I would think that with enough practice, she'd learn to go over the bar in her own way. My daughter can't do a "flip turn" when swimming, but I've heard others who can even after surgery. Most kids just lean to adjust. My concern however, would be the landing. I'd like to hear your doctor's answer.Originally posted by momw/scoli View Post
Mary LouMom 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.Comment
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FHlove,Originally posted by FHlove24 View Post
I'm 40, and was back playing softball - including sliding and hitting the ground after balls near 2nd base - at 7 months post-op.
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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One of my biggest concerns is how my operation will effect my sports, especially my golf. I will be very nervous the first few months after when I start checking to see how much mobility I have in that area.Comment
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Dan, I play golf post-op with no issues. It's possible someone with a longer and/or lower fusion than mine (which stops at L1) might need to make some adjustments, but I believe it's entirely doable.Originally posted by ScolioDan View Post
Incase you haven't seen this, here's a bit of encouragement for you: Stacy Lewis (who hails from just north of Houston) had scoliosis fusion the year a scholarship awaited her at the University of Arkansas. She went on to not only be a NCAA standout, she's on the 2009 LPGA Tour ;-).
Her bio even shows her before and after x-rays.
Happy golfing!
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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Thats interesting, I think my operation will start at in a similar place to hers but go higher. Thankyou for posting that I will look into her case in more detail.Comment
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I was fused T1-T12 at the age of ten, but once my spine was fused I went back to doing full PE/games at school including hockey, netball, tennis - everything that everyone else did.
I had my fusion extended to L3 when I was 18 but was able to continue with the activities I did then: playing hockey, dancing in nightclubs at least once a week, fencing, and hillwalking.
I'm due to have my fusion extended down to L4 and despite this I'm not expecting to be any more restricted than before. I'll continue fencing, cycling, hillwalking and doing everything I enjoy now I'm in my 30s. I'm going to learn to ride horses this summer too
I don't think people should worry so much about being restricted by having a fusion. Good luck!
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