Back Pain Forum - surgical fusion-screw loose

well not really loose.they seemed to have screwed it and kept screwing it until it went through bone and ended up the tip end of screw is completely covered up with tissue. Said this would not cause any pain or problems. I have pain!! They said this is a regular procedure and they did it on purpose. Does this sound right??? It doesn't to me. Just need a professionas opinion. I'm so confused? Any help would be appreciated.
thank you
Dee

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littleonefb

replied on June 21st, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

First of all it is not normal for the screw to be coming out the other end of the bone. If it is and it s covered by tissue, then that very well is the cause of your pain.

It does not sound right.

How long ago did you have your surgery?

It sounds like that if your present spine surgeon is ignoring this issue and will not tell you the truth, you will have to try and seek out a second opinion with another spine surgeon.

It may be difficult if you have just recently had surgery, but it sounds like you will not have any choice.

Be sure to get copies of all your medical records with your spine surgeon as well as all the MRI's, xrays etc. and the operative notes and post op recovery as well.

Good luck

Fran

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