Hello, I am new to the forum.
On 10/2/07, I had revision surgery. When I was 13, I had 2 Harrington rods and 13 fused vertebrae, which later resulted in Flatback Syndrome and three crushed discs. One of the Harrington rods also detached in the process. This year (at 25 years old), I had the rods reattached, three disc replacements, and a number of osteotomies to restore correct curvature (lordosis) to my spine. I am fully braced until January. While I look nice and normal now and largely feel great, I'm a little concerned with some light popping and cracking noises in my back near the site of the osteotomies and fusions. Oh and I have two incisions: one down the length of my abdomen and one down the length of my entire back.
I just had my 2-month checkup last week, where the Dr. said everything was fine, and the light cracking and popping literally started the next day. The sounds aren't followed by any pain. I just have general mild pain, which I consider a HUGE improvement from before surgery.
Did anyone else have this? I know I've been a lot more active due to physical therapy and returning to work. I left a message with my doctor's office, but they haven't returned my call yet.
Thanks for any feedback you can give.
On 10/2/07, I had revision surgery. When I was 13, I had 2 Harrington rods and 13 fused vertebrae, which later resulted in Flatback Syndrome and three crushed discs. One of the Harrington rods also detached in the process. This year (at 25 years old), I had the rods reattached, three disc replacements, and a number of osteotomies to restore correct curvature (lordosis) to my spine. I am fully braced until January. While I look nice and normal now and largely feel great, I'm a little concerned with some light popping and cracking noises in my back near the site of the osteotomies and fusions. Oh and I have two incisions: one down the length of my abdomen and one down the length of my entire back.
I just had my 2-month checkup last week, where the Dr. said everything was fine, and the light cracking and popping literally started the next day. The sounds aren't followed by any pain. I just have general mild pain, which I consider a HUGE improvement from before surgery.
Did anyone else have this? I know I've been a lot more active due to physical therapy and returning to work. I left a message with my doctor's office, but they haven't returned my call yet.
Thanks for any feedback you can give.
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