Hi everyone,
I have a question about bike riding. I like to ride my bike for exercise and also to occasionally commute to work (~5 miles or so). I currently ride a road style bike where I have to lean forward somewhat.
Will I be able to ride this type of bike after surgery (in Sept.)? I have been thinking about buying a new bike but am wondering if I will need something where I ride in an upright manner. Fyi, my fusion will not be real long, it will go from T10 - L3. What should I expect about riding a bike post-fusion?
Thanks!
--Steph
1991 - Dx age 13 with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
1996 - Charleston Bending Brace until age 18, 34* thoracolumbar curve
2004 - 42* thoracolumbar major curve, 30* compensatory curve
2009 - 50* thoracolumbar major curve, 36* compensatory curve
Surgery: Anterior spinal fusion from T10 - L3 set for 09-23-09
I have a question about bike riding. I like to ride my bike for exercise and also to occasionally commute to work (~5 miles or so). I currently ride a road style bike where I have to lean forward somewhat.
Will I be able to ride this type of bike after surgery (in Sept.)? I have been thinking about buying a new bike but am wondering if I will need something where I ride in an upright manner. Fyi, my fusion will not be real long, it will go from T10 - L3. What should I expect about riding a bike post-fusion?
Thanks!
--Steph
1991 - Dx age 13 with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
1996 - Charleston Bending Brace until age 18, 34* thoracolumbar curve
2004 - 42* thoracolumbar major curve, 30* compensatory curve
2009 - 50* thoracolumbar major curve, 36* compensatory curve
Surgery: Anterior spinal fusion from T10 - L3 set for 09-23-09
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