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  • #16
    Hi Cam...

    There's no link from my home page. Try sending me an email (linda@scoliosislinks.com) and hopefully you can open the one sent that way.

    --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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    • #17
      Hi...

      It appears that the problem is that you're working with an older copy of Adobe Acrobat. Since I optimized the file to reduce the size, it can't be opened with older versions. To download the newest version:

      http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

      Regards,
      Linda
      Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
      ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      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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      • #18
        Partial Hardware Removal

        I have had partial hardware removed from my back as well. The lower right side rod had moved into the pelvic cavity and they removed it. I wasn't in pain when the rod was in there, but I have been in pain since they removed it. That was done in September of '04. I have also had the right rod pushing up through the skin and they removed the top part. That was earlier (2002) and it did not cause me any pain.

        I was wondering if you have any suggestions that I might discuss with my doctor? I have been to two and neither of them have said much that could help.

        Like you I am very tiny. I am 4'11 and 85lbs. This may be why I am having such discomfort, but I am not sure. I have Cerebral Palsy, which might also be a factor. It's so nice to hear there is someone out there with the same problems I do.

        Write back and let me know of any suggestions you may have. Thank You,

        ~Thomas

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        • #19
          Hi Thomas...

          The first questions I would ask is what they think is causing the pain, and if there is anything they can do to remedy it.

          Regards,
          Linda
          Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
          ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          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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          • #20
            partial hardware removal

            Hi all, I have two harrington rods with pins and all the works as well (97). I am having pin point unbelievable pain where one of my screws is. My PT suggests removal. I am in the Upstate NY area and my original surgeon wont see me because he only does pediatric scoli and I am now 23. Anyone know any good surgeons that will help me figure out whats going on...im desperate!!!!!!
            Thanks,
            Stephanie

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