Hi all,
I have been browsing this forum for quite awhile (discovered it before my first spinal fusion surgery, which was in March 2008), but this is my first time posting.
I have a backward S-shaped curve, presumably with the thoracic being the primary curve and the lumbar being compensatory. In March 2008 I had fusion of about 7 thoracic vertebrae along with Harrington Rods and Pedicle Screws. I am a college student and found that I was having a lot of discomfort last year, so during spring break when I was home I went to the doctor and found out that I had a pseudoarthrosis, which is a failure of fusion at one of the levels of vertebrae. Because of the pseudoarthrosis, my spine was continuing to curve against the rods and the screws were beginning to back out of their position. I was informed that revision surgery would be necessary.
My revision is scheduled for Jan. 11 (1/11/11-- good omen?) and I'm looking for anyone with similar experiences or advice/tips or words of wisdom who might be willing to share their experience? I'm not sure whether to expect a similar experience to the first surgery or something entirely different. Have people experienced similar levels of pain and discomfort? Less? More?
Any information anybody could give me would be really greatly appreciated!
Thanks all!
I have been browsing this forum for quite awhile (discovered it before my first spinal fusion surgery, which was in March 2008), but this is my first time posting.
I have a backward S-shaped curve, presumably with the thoracic being the primary curve and the lumbar being compensatory. In March 2008 I had fusion of about 7 thoracic vertebrae along with Harrington Rods and Pedicle Screws. I am a college student and found that I was having a lot of discomfort last year, so during spring break when I was home I went to the doctor and found out that I had a pseudoarthrosis, which is a failure of fusion at one of the levels of vertebrae. Because of the pseudoarthrosis, my spine was continuing to curve against the rods and the screws were beginning to back out of their position. I was informed that revision surgery would be necessary.
My revision is scheduled for Jan. 11 (1/11/11-- good omen?) and I'm looking for anyone with similar experiences or advice/tips or words of wisdom who might be willing to share their experience? I'm not sure whether to expect a similar experience to the first surgery or something entirely different. Have people experienced similar levels of pain and discomfort? Less? More?
Any information anybody could give me would be really greatly appreciated!
Thanks all!
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