Hello folks!
I've read alot of posts and am wondering has anyone had all off their rods removed and new ones put in? Ive been told by my doctors that my lower fusion did not take, and i have a broken rod on t-4 ( i only have three free vertibrea in my lower back) my main curve is at 67 degrees and getting worse. I'm kinda terrified to have everything replaced, it will only stop my progression not straighten me. Im 30 now and i dont know if i can go thru that again! Has anyone had this done, and how painful is it compared to having them put in? (i was 15 at shriners hospital in spokane). Is there any other options? What about bracing with herrington rods? Has anyone had a similar operation, any success stories?
I've read alot of posts and am wondering has anyone had all off their rods removed and new ones put in? Ive been told by my doctors that my lower fusion did not take, and i have a broken rod on t-4 ( i only have three free vertibrea in my lower back) my main curve is at 67 degrees and getting worse. I'm kinda terrified to have everything replaced, it will only stop my progression not straighten me. Im 30 now and i dont know if i can go thru that again! Has anyone had this done, and how painful is it compared to having them put in? (i was 15 at shriners hospital in spokane). Is there any other options? What about bracing with herrington rods? Has anyone had a similar operation, any success stories?
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