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BMPs were used in both surgeries. In fact, the area of non-union got it twice the first time, once from the front, once from the back. According to him he "used extra" BMPs the 2nd time.
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25 years old
double 70+ degree curves before surgery
Anterior on 11/11/08
Posterior on 12/2/08 with titanium rods
nearly perfect correction
fused t-10 to pelvis
with a hemi-vertebral osteotomy at L4
Broke right rod at L4-L5 on 06/26/09
Broke left rod on 10/24/09
Revision surgery on 11/5/09 with vitallium rods
Broke both rods again
Had posterior than anterior revisions on 03/11 at the Twin Cities Spine Center
Declared "FUSED" on 12/6/11 -
Awh Honey, I am so sorry for all that these so-called medical professionals have put you through!! Your luck just has to turn soon. ((Hugs))
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.__________________________________________
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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Originally posted by fierceliketiger View Post
I wonder what the explanation for non-union is then? If you ever find out, it would be of interest to all those who've had BMP and relying on it to avoid non-union. As Debbei said, you are really ripe for a change in luck now. Please let us know how you go. Good luck!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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at least last time, the explanation was that I just had SO MUCH done in the one area that it was healing at a much slower rate than everything else, which put extra stress on the rods at that level.25 years old
double 70+ degree curves before surgery
Anterior on 11/11/08
Posterior on 12/2/08 with titanium rods
nearly perfect correction
fused t-10 to pelvis
with a hemi-vertebral osteotomy at L4
Broke right rod at L4-L5 on 06/26/09
Broke left rod on 10/24/09
Revision surgery on 11/5/09 with vitallium rods
Broke both rods again
Had posterior than anterior revisions on 03/11 at the Twin Cities Spine Center
Declared "FUSED" on 12/6/11Comment
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