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  • #16
    a reply to dave...

    Hi! No, I don't work outside of the house...but I'm the Mom of 3 girls and 1 boy, ages 9 thru 18!

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    • #17
      Hi, I'm new to this group. I had 2 rods put in in 1963, they were stainless steel, which I don't believe is used anymore.They are both broken now and 1 of the screws is loose in my back. My last doctor said "if it ain't broke ,don't fix it". I am now in a different state and I'm debating seeing another dr. Needless to say I am terrified of another surgery, but I have pain every day and I think it is time I checked it out. I know nothing about what they are doing now, so any information would be appreciated.

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      • #18
        Hi Karen...

        You should definitely see another specialist. Broken rods often/always mean an area that hasn't fused. If you have an area that didn't fuse, it would almost certainly cause pain.

        I know that the idea of more surgery is incredibly daunting, but the good news is that it will probably be much easier than your original surgery.

        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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        • #19
          Hi Karen,

          I had a broken rod and non union also. I didn't experience much pain just from the non union before the rod broke and the screws came loose, but when all broke it was making all these sounds and I decided that it was best to fix it, b/c in just a matter of one year, a lot of damage was done, and that's not good. The surgery is pretty big b/c they cut me all open again and not only removed the rod but replaced it with new screws and crosslinks, but I was more prepared for it(b/c of the first time, and reading on this forum), and it is easier. They also gave me an epidural cathetar wich lessened the pain a LOT.

          Good luck.
          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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