It has been a long time since I've been on here for myself and so much has change! It really took four years for me to feel as though I was back to what was my new normal. This past September I went from being good to having stinging pain at the top of my right rod, my ribs often ache. Generally, where the rods have been implanted have not bothered me, its everywhere above. However, due to increasing pain and not following up with my doc for two years I went back for MRI's, CTscans, X-rays. I was told yesterday by my PCM (not by Ortho) that in the doctor notes there were bone fragments. She could not access all the reports to see where those fragments may have been located. Has anyone ever heard of OR experienced this? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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5 years post op w/bone fragments...
Susan
Diagnosed at 10, Boston brace from 11-13 yrs old.
50* Lumbar w/ 5 centimeter shift to the left and slight rib hump...
Surgery Date: April 15 and April 22, 2009
X-LIF approach for disc repair L5,L4,L3,L2
Posterior Approach for fusions L5-T5
Dr. Fox @ Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
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I was under the impression that bone fragments would be reabsorbed by the body. Of course, I may be wrong. So sorry to hear you are having problems.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
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5 years post op w/bone fragments
Originally posted by loves to skate View PostI was under the impression that bone fragments would be reabsorbed by the body. Of course, I may be wrong. So sorry to hear you are having problems.
SallySusan
Diagnosed at 10, Boston brace from 11-13 yrs old.
50* Lumbar w/ 5 centimeter shift to the left and slight rib hump...
Surgery Date: April 15 and April 22, 2009
X-LIF approach for disc repair L5,L4,L3,L2
Posterior Approach for fusions L5-T5
Dr. Fox @ Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Nice and straight now!!!!!
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