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My surgeon has scheduled me for an IVC filter to be inserted in the femoral artery a week before surgery. It is used to prevent clots to the heart. Has anyone else had this? They request I get a ride home after insertion. Is it that bad/painful/dizzying?
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Sandy
Thoracic curve was 55 degrees, now 30
Lumbar curve was 68 degrees, now 26
Rib rotation was 17 degrees, now 0
Degenerated discs and sacral arthritic spurs, plus significant spondylosis
Fused 8/13/09 at age 43 from T-9 to pelvis with iliac screws anchoring hardware to the pelvis, plus osteomies by Drs. Anthony Moreno and Geoff Cronen, Tampa, FL -
I want to add that I do not have any blood or cardio problems. The doc sees this as precautionary and it can be removed a few weeks later. Read more here:
http://www.rad.washington.edu/clinic...na-cava-filterSandy
Thoracic curve was 55 degrees, now 30
Lumbar curve was 68 degrees, now 26
Rib rotation was 17 degrees, now 0
Degenerated discs and sacral arthritic spurs, plus significant spondylosis
Fused 8/13/09 at age 43 from T-9 to pelvis with iliac screws anchoring hardware to the pelvis, plus osteomies by Drs. Anthony Moreno and Geoff Cronen, Tampa, FL -
Hi Sandy,
Yes my surgeon requested that I have an IVC filter also, he did allow it to be inserted at the time of my surgery though. As a matter of fact I am having it removed on Thursday, it will be done as an outpatient under light sedation.
Same as you, I did not have a history of blood clots or any heart problems, I believe that my surgeon felt that this is a very long surgery and he is just very cautious.Dolores A
June 4, 2009 Anterior L3 - S1
June 8, 2009 Posterior T4 - Pelvis
Mark Agulnick, MD FAAOS
NY Spine & Scoliosis CenterComment
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That's very interesting. My surgeon didn't mention it, but if he did, I probably would have gone for it.__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degreesComment
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Hi Sandy,
My surgeon never mentioned anything like that, however, it could be due to the fact that I took it upon myself to have a full medical by a General Surgeon, who specialises in screening patients about to have major surgery. Part of this medical involves blood tests, thyroid exam, lung function test and ecg. Copies of the results were then sent to my Surgeon, Anaethetist, Hospital and GP.Vali
44 years young! now 45
Surgery - June 1st, 2009
Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
Post -op - 5 degrees
T11 - S1 Posterior
L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior FusionComment
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My doc also had me go to a cardiologist for a cardio screening and EKG, to my general for a pre-op physical and lab work. I think the reason I'm having the IVC a week before surgery is that I live almost 2 hrs away from the doc, and I wanted it locally so I wouldn't have to make another trip. He says the filter never needs to be removed, but if you want it gone, it has to be within 6 weeks before it attaches itself to the vena cava.
Delores, Did your go through the groin? Did it hurt or were you dizzy after? I see your surgeon went to the pelvis. Do you have iliac screws? How do you feel after a month and a half?Last edited by johnsonbunch; 07-21-2009, 07:45 AM.Sandy
Thoracic curve was 55 degrees, now 30
Lumbar curve was 68 degrees, now 26
Rib rotation was 17 degrees, now 0
Degenerated discs and sacral arthritic spurs, plus significant spondylosis
Fused 8/13/09 at age 43 from T-9 to pelvis with iliac screws anchoring hardware to the pelvis, plus osteomies by Drs. Anthony Moreno and Geoff Cronen, Tampa, FLComment
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