Hello
I am a 28 year old mother of 2 and I was fused T4 to L5 July 29th so about 5 weeks post op.
I am looking for advice and or thoughts on where I CHOSE to end my fusion.
I had a discogram performed before my fusion so that there was no guessing about the condition of L4, L5 and L5S1. 4 and 5 were completely gone while L5S1 was in perfect condition. My surgeon said that it was totally up to me, explained that there's always a risk that in 5 to 10 years I could have to go back and extend the fusion. I chose to keep as much flexibility as I can for as long as I can.
So...I am now 5 weeks out and from what I have found and read thus far I am wondering if I made the right decision. I feel that I did however I am hearing more people saying that they chose to go all the way. Maybe I have too much faith in that last remaining disc? Anyone else stop at L5 and happy? Or, has anyone had to go in and extend to L5S1? If so how'd that go??
Sorry so lengthy, 5 weeks and now reading on this site and panicking! !! Thank you so much for any advice! !
Ronee
I am a 28 year old mother of 2 and I was fused T4 to L5 July 29th so about 5 weeks post op.
I am looking for advice and or thoughts on where I CHOSE to end my fusion.
I had a discogram performed before my fusion so that there was no guessing about the condition of L4, L5 and L5S1. 4 and 5 were completely gone while L5S1 was in perfect condition. My surgeon said that it was totally up to me, explained that there's always a risk that in 5 to 10 years I could have to go back and extend the fusion. I chose to keep as much flexibility as I can for as long as I can.
So...I am now 5 weeks out and from what I have found and read thus far I am wondering if I made the right decision. I feel that I did however I am hearing more people saying that they chose to go all the way. Maybe I have too much faith in that last remaining disc? Anyone else stop at L5 and happy? Or, has anyone had to go in and extend to L5S1? If so how'd that go??
Sorry so lengthy, 5 weeks and now reading on this site and panicking! !! Thank you so much for any advice! !
Ronee
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