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    Having read about the high correlation between DDD and long fusions, I was wondering whether there were measures that could be taken to prevent or delay the onset of DDD. I have seen a few articles on maintaining lower back health, but nothing specifically directed to people with fusions and instrumentation. I would appreciate any information or suggestions people might have to minimize the risk of getting DDD.
    Shelley

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    Hi Shelley...

    You probably should ask your own scoliosis specialist, but I believe that the things one does to try to avoid DDD are the same whether or not one has a had a spinal fusion.

    Regards,
    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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    • #3
      I always wondered the same thing myself. I have reserched a bit the other day and read that sitting is harder on the lower back and discs than standing, wich is the oppostie for me, unless I don't have support from a cushion on my lower back. Also, when DDD starts apparently the pain is worse than after it has progressed.

      I don't know exactly what the pains are?
      35 y/old female from Montreal, Canada
      Diagnosed with scoliosis(double major) at age 12, wore Boston brace 4 years at least 23 hours a day-curve progressed
      Surgery age 26 for 60 degree curve in Oct. 1997 by Dr.Max Aebi-fused T5 to L2
      Surgery age 28 for a hook removal in Feb. 1999 by Dr.Max Aebi-pain free for 5 years
      Surgery age 34 in Dec.2005 for broken rod replacement, bigger screws and crosslinks added and pseudarthrosis(non union) by Dr. Jean Ouellet

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