I am 61 years old and will be having surgery next month...posterior fusion T10-S1. Is there anyone that can tell me about recovery time, what to expect and things I might need to make my recovery easier at home. Also, I have the option of only fusing T10-L5 at this time but the doctor suggested that I do S1 because there is a chance that I would have to do it later and I might as well have it done at one time. Can't comprehend not being able to bend from the waist at all especially when I have a little arthritis in the knees and it hurts to bend at the knees.
Janice
Surgery scheduled for Sept.23 2004
Dr. Stephen Ondra
Northwestern Hospital, Chicago
Janice
Surgery scheduled for Sept.23 2004
Dr. Stephen Ondra
Northwestern Hospital, Chicago
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