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You are lucky Rich I tried to preserve S1 also and my Dr gave me the decision. I am afraid I made the wrong one. Only 6 months later I am going back but I am also getting a osteotomy at L3 to help stand straighter.
Janet
Janet
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36 year young cardiac RN
old curve C 29, T 70, L 50
new curve C 7, T 23, L 20
Surgery June 11, UCH, Dr. Cronen T2-L5, posterior
Revision December 20 L5-S1 with pelvic fixation
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Hi Janet
I’m so sorry about you having to go through with this, but it seems like the right decision.
I wish you the best with your extension...
I didn’t have a choice on my levels.
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258Comment
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Hi rich1752
How is your mobility now after surgery? I am quite worried about going through with it and will most likely have to in the future. My doc told me it has an 80% success rate but you know how that goes. My hope is to avoid it as much as possible but I don't know if that is the best option either. Right now it's manageable with nsaids.
Any advice will be most appreciated
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Hi jsully,
this is why I am so reluctant to getting surgery but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Comment
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Hi, jrnyc,
What was your impression of Dr. Anand? I am thinking of going to see him since he does minimally invasive surgery. Any advice you can give will help since I am very worried about the thought of going through such a drastic surgery.Comment
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