I just got the all clear for surgery. The bone density had improved and I am set. I guess here's where the really scary part comes in. He says he wants to have a stint put in for 6 weeks to prevent any blood clots. Is this normal? Has anyone had that done as part of the surgery?
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Doreen44 years old at time of surgery, Atlanta GA
Pre-Surgery Thorasic: 70 degrees, Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 68 degrees, lost 4 inches of height in 2011
Post-Surgery curves ~10 degrees, regained 4 inches of height
Posterior T3-sacrum & TLIF surgeries on Nov 28, 2011 with Dr. Lenke, St. Louis
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Originally posted by Kayde View PostI just got the all clear for surgery. The bone density had improved and I am set. I guess here's where the really scary part comes in. He says he wants to have a stint put in for 6 weeks to prevent any blood clots. Is this normal? Has anyone had that done as part of the surgery?
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by Kayde View PostIn the left lower groin. It acts as a filter to prevent blood clots to your heart. But I have never heard of it.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Dr. Moreno does this routinely, although he's the only one I've ever heard of doing it for everyone. I've heard of other cases where a filter has been implanted because of a specific risk factor for blood clots.
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...nt-blood-clotsNever 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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