i am fused 12 levels. 9 mos post op. is it still possible to have a screw come loose? i say this because i am always in low back pain, and the last fused vertarbrae all around the left side of it is black and blue and hurts to the touch? could it be anything?
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Yes, it's possible for screws to pull out. An area of bruising is definitely something about which you should discuss with your surgeon.
--LindaNever 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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I was in your position after my second back surgery in 1999. Although it turned out that my bar had slipped a little bit and there was a chance that I would have to under go a 3rd surgery to correct it. I was lucky that it didn't slip anymore and now its been 6 years since my last surgery. Your back will be sensitive to touch for awhile but it will get better. If you have any questions I will be more than happy to try and answer them so if you want you can private message me or send me an email at larissa_k_whitley@yahoo.com.
Larissa
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