Hello,
I have been hoping to get a spinal fusion to correct my kyphosis. I am 27 and have had a curve since i was around 19 years old. It has got much worse and more painful over the last 4 years.
My GP ordered Xrays and has today said I have osteopenia and doesn't want to refer me to the surgeons as he says that a fusion is not appropriate with osteopenia. Has anyone else showing osteopenia? I would have thought osteopenia would be fairly common with kyphosis or scoliosis? Does it really rule out having a fusion?
I WISH I WAS 27!!! I AM 37!
I have been hoping to get a spinal fusion to correct my kyphosis. I am 27 and have had a curve since i was around 19 years old. It has got much worse and more painful over the last 4 years.
My GP ordered Xrays and has today said I have osteopenia and doesn't want to refer me to the surgeons as he says that a fusion is not appropriate with osteopenia. Has anyone else showing osteopenia? I would have thought osteopenia would be fairly common with kyphosis or scoliosis? Does it really rule out having a fusion?
I WISH I WAS 27!!! I AM 37!
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