They will insert BMP into spacers probably made from PEEK. Its a thermoplastic, and its a dull white in color.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyether_ether_ketone
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/...fig1_313128341
The BMP (Infuse kits) are very expensive. They act as a catalyst to speed up the healing process. I had no bone used in my surgeries, they used all synthetics.
The BMP is inserted into a collagen sponge which is inserted into the machined cavity inside the spacer and then inserted by an insertion tool. This prevents the BMP from dripping out which is important because BMP dripping will grow bone fast. This is the only FDA approved usage of BMP in scoliosis surgeries, so it is an on label procedure. Its the safe way to go. I have 13mm spacers from L1-Sacrum, they lift and separate and help create room for the nerves. Open ALIF is the full rebuild and has advantages over other methods, especially better removal of disc material that surrounds the spinal cord from the front. Sometimes, disc material can be left in there on PLIF and TLIF and create problems. I have over 2-1/2 inches of plastic in my back. Susan was also done this way in a revision by Dr Hart.
They also grind out all the bone spurs from the front. This 360 degree access covers all the bases. All areas are addressed around the vertebrae.
Partial corpectomy was performed where they remove the end plates. End plates get damaged from DDD, and die, and you need to bleed to fuse properly. Its total access and you will fuse with this method. Once again, its the full rebuild, and you will fuse. If you look at my x-rays you will see 3 dots on each level. These are radiopaque markers so they can see if the implant moves. They do machine gripping points on the spacers which hold the spacer in place.
When I woke up and stood up in ICU after my surgeries, all that sciatica pain was GONE. I knew right away. It was a miracle. I never expected such sucess in my lumbar. I was prepared for more pain down there, as long as it was less pain. I have no lumbar pain whatsoever.
I had an ileus and was NPO for 9 days. That is where the intestines stop working. They have meds for this and it was restored. I was huge, 9 months prego. That comes off in the walking after surgeries. I also had a lot of edema, huge ankles, that also comes off with walking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_by_mouth
Establish e-mail access with your surgeons nurse or assistant. Ask them about COVID testing and when this will happen. You could ask about an antibody test to see if you have had COVID. The antibodies are helpful. You cant afford to get sick right now so I would stay low at home. Eat light and healthy and also ask about any meds if you are taking any right now. I went in clean as I didnt want the anesthesia team to have to deal with extra chemical substances in my system. I would address this with them.
Ed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyether_ether_ketone
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/...fig1_313128341
The BMP (Infuse kits) are very expensive. They act as a catalyst to speed up the healing process. I had no bone used in my surgeries, they used all synthetics.
The BMP is inserted into a collagen sponge which is inserted into the machined cavity inside the spacer and then inserted by an insertion tool. This prevents the BMP from dripping out which is important because BMP dripping will grow bone fast. This is the only FDA approved usage of BMP in scoliosis surgeries, so it is an on label procedure. Its the safe way to go. I have 13mm spacers from L1-Sacrum, they lift and separate and help create room for the nerves. Open ALIF is the full rebuild and has advantages over other methods, especially better removal of disc material that surrounds the spinal cord from the front. Sometimes, disc material can be left in there on PLIF and TLIF and create problems. I have over 2-1/2 inches of plastic in my back. Susan was also done this way in a revision by Dr Hart.
They also grind out all the bone spurs from the front. This 360 degree access covers all the bases. All areas are addressed around the vertebrae.
Partial corpectomy was performed where they remove the end plates. End plates get damaged from DDD, and die, and you need to bleed to fuse properly. Its total access and you will fuse with this method. Once again, its the full rebuild, and you will fuse. If you look at my x-rays you will see 3 dots on each level. These are radiopaque markers so they can see if the implant moves. They do machine gripping points on the spacers which hold the spacer in place.
When I woke up and stood up in ICU after my surgeries, all that sciatica pain was GONE. I knew right away. It was a miracle. I never expected such sucess in my lumbar. I was prepared for more pain down there, as long as it was less pain. I have no lumbar pain whatsoever.
I had an ileus and was NPO for 9 days. That is where the intestines stop working. They have meds for this and it was restored. I was huge, 9 months prego. That comes off in the walking after surgeries. I also had a lot of edema, huge ankles, that also comes off with walking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_by_mouth
Establish e-mail access with your surgeons nurse or assistant. Ask them about COVID testing and when this will happen. You could ask about an antibody test to see if you have had COVID. The antibodies are helpful. You cant afford to get sick right now so I would stay low at home. Eat light and healthy and also ask about any meds if you are taking any right now. I went in clean as I didnt want the anesthesia team to have to deal with extra chemical substances in my system. I would address this with them.
Ed
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