Ed, i do plan on taking my time not rushing into this but also not putting it off too long. This journey has become almost a job to try and learn and figure out the best way I need to go. It hasn't been easy, lots of tears and doubts. I have managed to stay focused though with daily exercise, deep breathing and eating right. I don't have time to lose it if you know what I mean. I am planning on heading back in June to have all the tests Dr. Lenke wants to review my case in more detail and have a better look at that L4-L5 area. I'll try not to freeze when he's in the room and ask him everything I need to. I did call his nurse and ask his thoughts on VBT and I did not get that. He only does posterior fusion and from what he knows this is an experimental procedure done on juveniles and adolescents and not indicated on adults. So still not sure his thoughts on me in particular and my spine.
Dr. Lenke did also indicate I would have osteotomys done from TII- L2. My fusion would be 6 levels, T10-L3. Is this common to have osteotomys with fusion? I wonder how tethering would work with not doing this? Again so many questions I just don't understand. I have read on the other forum that some of the tether Dr's do disk release. I have been in contact with others who have had this. It seems to work for those who have had it. I would think based off what I've read there have been several hundred cases done.
Sharon, I am planning on asking about the Sagital plane and any other important questions I can compile.
Linda, can you please sende the link on my type of fusion outcome? Also, when you had your second fusion, how do they fuse to what you've already had done? I know this will be my case if I am fused and I'd like to understand a little more how a revision works with outcomes.
Dr. Lenke did also indicate I would have osteotomys done from TII- L2. My fusion would be 6 levels, T10-L3. Is this common to have osteotomys with fusion? I wonder how tethering would work with not doing this? Again so many questions I just don't understand. I have read on the other forum that some of the tether Dr's do disk release. I have been in contact with others who have had this. It seems to work for those who have had it. I would think based off what I've read there have been several hundred cases done.
Sharon, I am planning on asking about the Sagital plane and any other important questions I can compile.
Linda, can you please sende the link on my type of fusion outcome? Also, when you had your second fusion, how do they fuse to what you've already had done? I know this will be my case if I am fused and I'd like to understand a little more how a revision works with outcomes.
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