Hi all, I am new to the forum and I am in need of advice/guidance.
I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 13 with curves at the time measuring as follows:
Cervical: 35
Thoracic: 45
Lumbar: 25
I had my original fusion (T2-T12) with Harrington rods...
5 results in 0.0081 seconds.
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New To Forum - Revision needed?
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Looking for physician recommendation, SoCal
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group but wish I had found it a long time ago, what a great community and resource for those with scoliosis! I had Harrington rods put in 20 years ago at age 15, fused from approximately T1-L2 (don't know the exact numbers, this is my best guess/memory).
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Looking for a surgeon
I am 60 had Harrington Rods t4-L4 at age 27, then a revision L4-5. I continue to have radicular pain through my right SI joint radiating down my right leg.
What about all this laser surgery, and pain management. I would prefer not to have another surgery.
Who should I see. I live in Florida... -
Rib hump worse, rod pushing through skin, more pain...
I posted before about ongoing problems I'm having. I have a broken Harrington rod which is visible through my skin. I was fused from T3 - L2 in 1967 and again in 1970, ages 12 and 15.
My current curve progressed over the years to 68 degrees thoracic from 55 degrees when I first had... -
Harrington Rod Removal
I am scheduled to have my Harrington rods removed this Tuesday, and I am nervous about it. They have been in 14 years but are now causing me to have serum filled cysts. Has anyone had rods removed before who can share their recovery experience?
Has anyone had seromas develop many years...