I've been told that I need a fusion between T2 and L2 which seems like a really long stretch.
Welcome hearing from people with similar fusions. Especially any experiences people may have had around
1. Impact to flexibility and quality of life post surgery.
2. Stress on the first un fused vertebrae. Have folks had to go in for additional procedures due to the complications to the vertebrae below the curve.
3. Recovery time.
I've got 3 curves. Lumbar curve 37 degrees, lower thoracic right (T6 - and lower) 60 degrees, upper curve 37 degrees and am 30 (male). About a year ago my thoracic curve was 57 degrees.
By delaying surgery do I risk anything. I've heard the post surgery correction reduces as the curve increases.
Does it also affect the length of the fusion? Might I require even more vertebrae fused if I held out.
I am torn about what to do because the surgeons I've consulted seem to be on the fence in my case (one is strongly for it, one doesnt think it warrants surgery and another says both surgery and waiting would be reasonable).
Btw I don't have any extreme or unbearable pain. In fact its mostly a nagging throbbing on the left chest and the rib cage on my right back. My S curve is also pretty well balanced though I seem to be losing height.
thanks
Dan
Welcome hearing from people with similar fusions. Especially any experiences people may have had around
1. Impact to flexibility and quality of life post surgery.
2. Stress on the first un fused vertebrae. Have folks had to go in for additional procedures due to the complications to the vertebrae below the curve.
3. Recovery time.
I've got 3 curves. Lumbar curve 37 degrees, lower thoracic right (T6 - and lower) 60 degrees, upper curve 37 degrees and am 30 (male). About a year ago my thoracic curve was 57 degrees.
By delaying surgery do I risk anything. I've heard the post surgery correction reduces as the curve increases.
Does it also affect the length of the fusion? Might I require even more vertebrae fused if I held out.
I am torn about what to do because the surgeons I've consulted seem to be on the fence in my case (one is strongly for it, one doesnt think it warrants surgery and another says both surgery and waiting would be reasonable).
Btw I don't have any extreme or unbearable pain. In fact its mostly a nagging throbbing on the left chest and the rib cage on my right back. My S curve is also pretty well balanced though I seem to be losing height.
thanks
Dan
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