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Spinal Fusion surgery for kyphosis

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February 18th, 2009
Has anyone here had spinal fusion surgery (due to have a serious operation in may to correct kyphosis) and looking for any opinions on this procedure?
many thanks
bipps.
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jem*81
replied February 18th, 2009
Hello - Yes I have had spinal fusion in august 2008. S1,L5&L4.
They used rods and screws and also a type of synthetic bone material which was put into a cage which was inserted into the gap where my disc should have been. In time the bone material should grow and fuse the vertabreaz together. I will request you as a friend and if you wanna talk about it more we can. If you look at my other posts you will see why I needed the op etc. Regards jem
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scarlson65
replied October 21st, 2012
update?
can you give me an update, 4 years out? my husband is facing the same kind of surgery. thanks!
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