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  • #16
    just a minor thought....
    i could never learn to ride a bike...especially as an adult...
    i swear now it was because i am lopsided, so to speak, even
    though i studied ballet for a while while young...

    jess

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    • #17
      I could never do a cartwheel. Same thing, I think! Lopsided.
      age 48
      80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
      Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
      Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
      Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
      Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.

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      • #18
        It's been two weeks since I posted this thread. I am now at 4 months post op. I discovered that when I'm distracted, "thinking about the trees" as Ed says, I'm able to walk easier, without constantly observing that I'm walking with a new rhythm. I'm fairly certain I need a lift in my left shoe and I will mention that at my next appointment. But I'm able to walk fairly smoothly now.

        I still walk slowly. I'm sure as my pelvis heals more then I'll be able to walk faster. For now, I'm giving myself grace and trying not to be impatient so the bones have more time to heal. Now is the time to tackle a cross stitch I never finished because I was always on the go for so many years.
        1973 Age 15 diagnosed with scoliosis but told too old for surgery.
        2001 age 43 told too old for surgery, did physical therapy & traction.
        2001 to 2008 Intermittent use of home traction machine and TENS unit.
        2009 traction no longer effective - physical therapy.
        2011 More physical therapy. 2012 Collapsing scoliosis - MRI before surgery
        At age 53, surgery on October 2nd, 2012 with Dr Hey
        Fusion with titanium rods and bolts from T1 to pelvis.
        Post op x-ray

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        • #19
          i am so that walking is getting better for you

          just a question...
          i looked at your X ray...
          your hips look narrow in it...
          just wondering if you are quite petite..
          if so, did that make a difference in your hardware....?

          i remember asking Dr Neuwirth if they ever use pediatric
          size screws for adults who are of small build...
          he said "Yes"

          best wishes in further recovery...
          jess...and Sparky

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