Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 22 year old that was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 12 1/2. Its been almost ten years since my posterior and anterior fusion from T5 to L3. I had C-D horizon instrumentation placed along with bone grafts. During the two procedures I also had my left lung collapse and air surround my right lung. I should be very thankful that I have not had any problems until now.
I just went to see a new orthopedist today and I'm having new films and an MRI of my neck and brain done. Looking at my films from 2005 he said that it looks like from L3 down I could have spine degeneration, I can't believe it! I feel like I'm too young for that especially after the surgeries I have gone through before. The MRI is supposed to diagnose the possibility of a Chiari, which my mother has.
Sorry if I am venting, but I figured if anyone understands what I'm going through here would be a good place to find people. Thanks for reading my story.
I just went to see a new orthopedist today and I'm having new films and an MRI of my neck and brain done. Looking at my films from 2005 he said that it looks like from L3 down I could have spine degeneration, I can't believe it! I feel like I'm too young for that especially after the surgeries I have gone through before. The MRI is supposed to diagnose the possibility of a Chiari, which my mother has.
Sorry if I am venting, but I figured if anyone understands what I'm going through here would be a good place to find people. Thanks for reading my story.
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