I had Harrington rod surgery 28 years ago at the age of 13. I sadly know little of the exact length of my rod. I know it is very large covering most of my thoracic spine recently I was told I am fused to L2.
Long story short 2 years ago I started have severe hip and leg pain. MRI showed that I had bulging at L3-4 & L4-5. I had a micro lumbar diskectomy to remove the problem. Well, here I am two years later having the same problems MRI again shows bulging at L3-4 & L4-5 doctor wants to do surgery again. I am having a difficult time coming to terms with having another surgery.
Has anyone else had problems with their lumbar spine after thoracic rod placement?
I have had no problems with the rod itself in 28 years.
Long story short 2 years ago I started have severe hip and leg pain. MRI showed that I had bulging at L3-4 & L4-5. I had a micro lumbar diskectomy to remove the problem. Well, here I am two years later having the same problems MRI again shows bulging at L3-4 & L4-5 doctor wants to do surgery again. I am having a difficult time coming to terms with having another surgery.
Has anyone else had problems with their lumbar spine after thoracic rod placement?
I have had no problems with the rod itself in 28 years.
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