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  • Wishing you the best tomorrow Jackie....

    Post when you can.....

    Ed
    49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
    Pre surgery curves T70,L70
    ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
    Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

    Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

    My x-rays
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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    • Thanks Ed. I do have to be at the hospital very early. But at least the anesthesiologist was able to speak to my Doctor today. . We refilled the pump so that nothing needs to be done with it until January.
      The anesthesiologist at the hospital wanted to turn the pump off for surgery but my Dr. said that cannot be done safely. I guess it is good that they discussed it.
      I will post when I can
      T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
      C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
      T2--T10 fusion 2/11
      C 4-5 fusion 11/14
      Right scapulectomy 6/15
      Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
      To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
      Broken neck 9/28/2018
      Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
      Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
      Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
      Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
      Osteotomy

      Comment


      • I did make it to rehab. Not easy
        T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
        C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
        T2--T10 fusion 2/11
        C 4-5 fusion 11/14
        Right scapulectomy 6/15
        Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
        To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
        Broken neck 9/28/2018
        Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
        Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
        Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
        Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
        Osteotomy

        Comment


        • Oh boy.... Hang in Jackie....

          Ed
          49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
          Pre surgery curves T70,L70
          ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
          Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

          Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

          My x-rays
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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          • I did make it to rehab. It wasn't an easy trip. Everybody at rehab questions the brace .it is unusual and difficult to deal with.it wasn't as painful as I thought.
            T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
            C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
            T2--T10 fusion 2/11
            C 4-5 fusion 11/14
            Right scapulectomy 6/15
            Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
            To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
            Broken neck 9/28/2018
            Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
            Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
            Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
            Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
            Osteotomy

            Comment


            • Jackie, How are you posting? I have to ask.

              Your not playing chopsticks on the piano are you? You know, gunslinger style? (smiley face)

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jruN...annel=LibThack

              So glad the pain is under control.....

              Ed
              49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
              Pre surgery curves T70,L70
              ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
              Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

              Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

              My x-rays
              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

              Comment


              • I am 2 weeks today. Only 4 weeks until brace comes off. It is uncomfortable in the brace and to do everything one handed is a learning curve but I am getting there.
                The brace has caused a lot of questions. It is big and bulky. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I will still need help at home. One day at a time
                T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                Right scapulectomy 6/15
                Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                Broken neck 9/28/2018
                Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                Osteotomy

                Comment


                • How is the sleeping going? Are you using a chair of some sort, or recliner bed?

                  Ed
                  49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
                  Pre surgery curves T70,L70
                  ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
                  Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

                  Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
                  http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

                  My x-rays
                  http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

                  http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

                  Comment


                  • I will be using a hospital bed and recliner. It gets painful in bed so I have to get up in the chair.
                    T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                    C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                    T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                    C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                    Right scapulectomy 6/15
                    Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                    To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                    Broken neck 9/28/2018
                    Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                    Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                    Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                    Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                    Osteotomy

                    Comment


                    • I'm still in the brace. I am doing better left handed. It is still a challenge to do most things. Changing clothes is an athletic endeavor. It can get very tiring.But coming along.
                      T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                      C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                      T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                      C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                      Right scapulectomy 6/15
                      Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                      To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                      Broken neck 9/28/2018
                      Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                      Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                      Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                      Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                      Osteotomy

                      Comment


                      • Hang in there Jackie....things will get better soon.

                        Are you at home now?

                        Ed
                        49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
                        Pre surgery curves T70,L70
                        ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
                        Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

                        Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
                        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

                        My x-rays
                        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

                        http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

                        Comment


                        • Time moves so fast. Ten more days in the brace. I still can't get it on or off by myself.I had xrays on Tuesday. It looks like a strip of snaps on around 5 ribs.. I was told it is looking good. But it is still early..On December 21 I can remove the brace and use a sling. I also start outpatient PT.
                          It is passive motion only for the next 6 weeks. No weights or bands until after 3 months.
                          Everything lead the surgeon to say that there had been a nerve injury at the time of the spinal surgery for the thoracic scoliosis. It has been a long time coming. A lot of early PT, A d 2 surgeries to prevent this thoracic scapula fusion. This just has to work.
                          T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                          C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                          T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                          C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                          Right scapulectomy 6/15
                          Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                          To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                          Broken neck 9/28/2018
                          Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                          Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                          Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                          Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                          Osteotomy

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                          • Hi Ed, I will answer about the rods here.. My original surgery was 2 rods that eventually were extended to C-4. But last October the neurosurgeon explored the fusion through the thoracic and found that it had never healed. So he took everything out but the lumbar levels. When he replaced it he used 4 rods in the union to the lumbar and the lower level of the thoracic. I will look at the levels. He also used cervical screws in the thoracic to keep them low profile.

                            I will try to post the. X-Ray when I get new ones in January. It should show the scapula fusion.
                            6 weeks tomorrow. Then I begin outpatient therapy. No big brace. Just a smaller sling. Yes กก!!!!!!!!!!
                            T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                            C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                            T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                            C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                            Right scapulectomy 6/15
                            Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                            To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                            Broken neck 9/28/2018
                            Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                            Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                            Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                            Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                            Osteotomy

                            Comment


                            • Originally posted by jackieg412 View Post
                              When he replaced it he used 4 rods in the union to the lumbar and the lower level of the thoracic.
                              Interesting....Looking forward to seeing those x-rays....

                              There are lists of things we might need to get for scoliosis surgery, but if your going to do a scapula fusion and have to wear the big gun slinger brace, this is something I would pick up. You still have time! (smiley face)

                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_Xb...gersToyReviews

                              Worth every penny!

                              Still wondering about your pain levels.....the C7/C8 hand pain, the ulnar nerve elbow pain, T1 PSO level, T5 infection level and of course the neck.....You have had a smorgasbord of spine procedures.

                              In case I do not post, everyone have a Merry Christmas!

                              Ed
                              49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
                              Pre surgery curves T70,L70
                              ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
                              Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

                              Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
                              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

                              My x-rays
                              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

                              http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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                              • We managed the pain on Tylenol and gabapentain. Also a pain block was left in the scapula area for 2 days past the surgery.. That was so I would lake deep breaths to reinflate the right lung and avoid infection..
                                I get out of the brace today. Yes!!!! In a sling and go to outpatient therapy today.
                                Pain may get worse when we start moving the shoulder but the therapy order is very restrictive for the next 6 weeks. Just moving but no weight or muscle strengthening yet.
                                Actually the order is written out for 12 months of progression.
                                The ulnar nerve is still acting up. I am hopeful that may settle as all moving begins but we will see.
                                The neurosurgeon and orthopaedic believe this winging of the scapula was the result of a nerve injury during the scoliosis surgery in February of 2011. So for 10 years we have tried everything else to avoid this fusion of the scapula but it did not work.
                                It is too early to say if it is successful but my shoulders are balanced.
                                Yes Merry Christmas to all. This may be my present.
                                T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                                C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                                T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                                C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                                Right scapulectomy 6/15
                                Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                                To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                                Broken neck 9/28/2018
                                Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                                Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                                Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                                Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                                Osteotomy

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