r/LongSpinalFusion
Has anyone with a long fusion experienced this?
I had a T10-pelvis fusion on April 22. All was great until two set screws popped off a rod and had to go in for 2nd surgery May 19 where surgeon cemented screws.
That surgery was rough. He had to reopen the incision and fix screws working around new hardware he put in.
Abt a in my feet now hurt like pins and needles 24/7
No pain radiating from my hips. But now pain in my lower back. I just want it to stop. I want this surgery to be successful. It’s been a great run.
Getting thoracic and lumbar MRIs tomorrow.
Thanks for reading this
u/ArrivalForsaken9009 — 2 days ago
Must have device for Long Fusion
Long Locking Pliers for Long Fusioneers.
u/Master_Variety5303 — 7 days ago
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My fusion!
I am about 10 years post op and thought I would share! If anyone has any questions feel free to comment. And shoutout to the creator of this group it is so cool to see the growth that its had
u/astu12 — 7 days ago
My Story. Scoliosis correction & lumbar decompression. Some clips not for weak stomachs
My Story So Far. The past 10 weeks of life. 20 hours of 360 surgery June 1&3 in El Paso, TX with Dr. Cleveland III 2 blood transfusions 11 days in the Hospitals of Providence and the rest of a month in the Advanced Care Hospital (Ltach) in Las Cruces, NM. Released finally on July 3rd. Still waiting for my back to close up and on a second round of antibiotics. Wish me luck. Going in for a CT scan to check for infection and if I need another surgery to clean it out. This is the ugly parts. But just as others have shared their encouraging stories of months down the road when it all gets better, I promise to do the same so those at the beginning of their journey sees there’s hope. We all got this. Big hugs ❤️🩹🫶🏼
u/Quiet_Evening6046 — 9 days ago
THE MUSCLE SPASMS (2 months post op)
Hey friends. I’m 2 months out from T3-L3 plus a temporary tether to the pelvis which is set to be removed next month and wondering if anyone else experienced this.
I had pretty much gotten over the intense full torso muscle spasms after like week 3 or 4… but now here I am at 2 months post op and HOLY GOD they are back. 😭
I know recovery is nonlinear but I am so over these spasms! It’s been such a 180 that I started to wonder if I bent a rod (I know it’s REALLY not likely, but you know how thoughts can be).
Also, anyone else with scoliosis correction notice their shoulders become more even at this time frame? My insides have stopped having that pulling sensation (like ribs pulling back up off the chest wall feeling), and now I notice my shoulders are even more level that they were post surgery. Which is neat and also kind of wild. They still aren’t perfectly even but I can tell the difference.
Best wishes to everyone and have a great day!
u/Spiritual_Ad8626 — 10 days ago