Hi I just found out that I have a
harrington rod broken.. I had spinal
chord injury 21 years ago.. Has anyone
had a rod removed?
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Tricia_Bentley
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Texas
Broken Herrington Rod - Too Posted: 11-04-04 15:57pm
I too have a broken harrington rod. I
have lived with it for at least 15 years.
Over the past 4 or 5 years I have
increasing back pain around my right
sholder blade... I don't know if this is
related to the broken rod or not. I went
to a doc (not the original surgeon) about
2 years ago and he said it was unrelated,
and I just needed to excersize. Of
course, I left his office angry and
unimpressed!
I have tried arobics, yoga, water therapy,
physical therapy, chiropractic, and
message therapy... The pain has gone from
bad to worse.
I have a doc visit next wednesday with my
original surgeon from 17 years ago. I
want him to tell me why I hurt and how to
fix it... I am not interested in managing
pain.
In the mean time, I am trying to do some
on-line research so that I am somewhat
knowledgable when I go for my visit.
How long has your rod been broken?
Have you experienced any stabbing-like
pain?
What did your doctor have to say?
Thank you for any and all answers you can
provide.
Tricia
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pokes315
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Arkansas/Oklahoma
Rods Are Causing My Dad Constant Pain Posted: 12-04-04 19:47pm
My dad has had metal rods in his back
since 1995. They are horrible. He is in
so much more pain than before and now
every doctor says there is nothing they
can do for him b/c the rods can never come
out. I am trying to get him into the mayo
clinic but so far haven't had any luck.
He lives in constant pain.
I know some people that have had this
procedure with success but my dad is not
one of them. I wish we had done more
research before he had the surgery.
Has anyone heard of someone having them
removed? All doctors we have talked too
are afraid to do it b/c of the risk that
it could paralyze him. We are desperately
searching for alternatives other than
living with pain. Please help if you know
anything that could relieve his pain.
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Tricia_Bentley
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Texas
Broken Herrington Rod Posted: 12-06-04 10:18am
Just by reading boards like this, I have
come across a lot of people who have had
their rods removed. I myself am
scheduled to have mine removed in january.
My doctor says that the risk is minimal
as apposed to the first surgery where they
had to attach the rods to my spine. He
says it is a fairly routine procedure.
My doctor is Dr. William francis in
houston.
I would suggest visiting the forum at http://www.Scoliosis.Org/. There
is a lot of good information/personal
stories there.
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pokes315
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Arkansas/Oklahoma
Not Actually Harrington Rods Posted: 12-07-04 21:05pm
The things is the rods my dad has are not
actually the harrington rods. He doesn't
have scolisis but these rods sound very
similar to what he has. Thanks for the
contact information. I'll keep it handy.
Good luck with you surgery.
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Vickiandher2dogs
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Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 1 Location: cincinnati
I Also Have Loose Rods Posted: 03-28-05 20:51pm
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I am 44 and about 8 years ago my
harrington rods were found
scattered around my spine area.
I am just wondering if your father found
any type of help?
I sure do wish him well.
This is a horrible thing to endure.
Vicki