That's wonderful news. I hope recovery continues to go so well. Janet
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Surgery on Tuesday--boomergal
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Janet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
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Thank you for posting for Boomergal. It sounds like she's doing great and has a good correction.Karen
Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
Rib Hump-GONE!
Age-60 at the time of surgery
Now 66
Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
Retired Kdgn. Teacher
See photobucket link for:
Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/
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Boomergal,
So glad to hear your surgery went well, and your recovery has been smooth thus far. It is always good to hear another one has made it safely to "the other side" Looking forward to updates when you feel stronger!Lori in PA, 52 yrs. old
T54/L72
Surgery 6/7/11, T3-S1, all posterior, with pelvic anchors
Gained 2 inches!
Dr. Boachie, HSS, NYC
12/10/13 Hardware Removal for infection
Lost 2", gained PJK!
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Thoracoplasty
Originally posted by Pooka1 View PostThoracoplasty is the rib removal as far as I know. The ribs grow back, hopefully in a better configuration, per what I've read.
Relatively few folks get thoracoplasty in the US per my understanding. My one daughter was very rotated but the pedicle screws, along with surgeon skill, removed most of it. You will get a great result also.
Sharon
Another reason not to let curves get too large.Original scoliosis surgery 1956 T-4 to L-2 ~100 degree thoracic (triple)curves at age 14. NO hardware-lost correction.
Anterior/posterior revision T-4 to Sacrum in 2002, age 60, by Dr. Boachie-Adjei @Hospital for Special Surgery, NY = 50% correction
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Karen--
Interesting info on thoracoplasty. Just wondering...was it worth it? Would you do it again? Thanks. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
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Yes because I look much better, my back lines up with chairs and clothes fit and look better than before.Original scoliosis surgery 1956 T-4 to L-2 ~100 degree thoracic (triple)curves at age 14. NO hardware-lost correction.
Anterior/posterior revision T-4 to Sacrum in 2002, age 60, by Dr. Boachie-Adjei @Hospital for Special Surgery, NY = 50% correction
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Thanks, Karen. I think it's worth considering. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
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just saw this…glad to hear from your hubby things went well and you had good correction. I hope recovery goes as well.
I have my first appt. with Boachie on Monday, my fourth (and last, I hope) consult.Judy
60 years old
double 60 degree curves
being fused Oct 19, 2011
T4 to sacrum
Dr. Boachie
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