I have been here on and off for a while. I have Schuermann's kyphosis. In 1989 I had Cottrell rods put in and was fused T3-L2. My curve has now moved up my spine to my cervical area. I have lost the 2 inches I grew in my first surgery, and my neck juts out quite a bit I have pain daily, varying in intensity. I was miserable last fall, and went to see Dr. Bridwell in St. Louis. I also think then that a lot of my pain was caused by extremely low vitamin D levels. Anyway, Dr. Bridwell said he thought he could help my situation. It would involve being in halo traction for 9 days prior to surgery, the surgery itself, and 7 days in the hospital after surgery. I am so uncertain about having the surgery. It would be far away from where I live (near Indianapolis). I would be away form my kids that whole time, and likely there by myself, as my husband would need to stay here for the kids. The doctor I saw locally said he would not operate until my spinal cord was compressed. Not sure I want to wait that long.
What I would like to know is, what pushed you over the edge to have more surgery? When I was at Dr. Bridwell's office, I saw women who wore braces to hold up their heads. I am so afraid that I am headed that way. I just don't know what to do. Any insight into your decision making processes would be greatly appreciated.
What I would like to know is, what pushed you over the edge to have more surgery? When I was at Dr. Bridwell's office, I saw women who wore braces to hold up their heads. I am so afraid that I am headed that way. I just don't know what to do. Any insight into your decision making processes would be greatly appreciated.
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