They stopped my fusion at L5 too - my surgeon prefers not to fuse to the sacrum but says that it will still be possible to do it at a later date if needed.
My curves have been reduced by about half (so i still have two 30+ curves). I gained 2 inches in height. My surgeon always tries to get the best correction from the fewest number of fused levels - I did have some complications though so maybe could have been straightened a bit more.
They say full recovery takes 6-12 months and that is about right, although I was able to get out and drive and do loads of 'normal' stuff after about 4 months . Lots of people do better than me, as I have spina bifida so have some other problems.
I would have it done again in a heartbeat, although I would have opted to get it done younger had I had the chance!
My curves have been reduced by about half (so i still have two 30+ curves). I gained 2 inches in height. My surgeon always tries to get the best correction from the fewest number of fused levels - I did have some complications though so maybe could have been straightened a bit more.
They say full recovery takes 6-12 months and that is about right, although I was able to get out and drive and do loads of 'normal' stuff after about 4 months . Lots of people do better than me, as I have spina bifida so have some other problems.
I would have it done again in a heartbeat, although I would have opted to get it done younger had I had the chance!
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