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  • 50% fused at 4 1/2 months-is this average or good??

    Had a CT scan from a surgeon for pain back on March 18th due to pain to see if hardware was ok at 4 /1/2 months- a surgeon I went to for a 2nd opinion at the U of M.
    He said hardware was fine and that I am "approximately 50% fused, some areas are fused, some not ."
    I didnt ask if this was normal or good at 4 1/2 months. 50% at 4 1/2 months, some areas not fused and some are, is this normal according to others who know more about this ?

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    I just reported the spammer.
    Fused T-3 to L-3, Aug 25
    Hardware removal surgery, Nov 2, 2010
    Fused T-10 to L-2, osteotomy, Feb 22, 2011

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    • #3
      Hi...

      The only thing I would be worried about are the areas that aren't showing any fusion. That may be completely normal at 4-1/2 months, but those areas may be causing pain.

      --Linda
      Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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      Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
      Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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      • #4
        LindaRacine

        The radiologist's report didnt even mention what fusion there was, his report just said hardware stuff..
        The dr looked at the Ct itself and called me and said I had about 50% fusion, some areas are some arent.. He just then sent a letter saying,
        "There is no evidence of complete fusion at all levels"..
        I requested the CT scan on disc and have it here to take to my surgeon next week. I wonder if I looked at it what I would see... Not sure I want to look..

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          mgs

          I'm not sure what spammer youre talking about... (?)

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          • #6
            Linda Racine

            Thank you for looking out for us Linda! )

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