Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 4 Location: New Zealand
Fusion With Cages. Posted: 04-02-06 00:19am
Hi,
my doctor has suggested that the next step
will be an anterior interbody fusion with
cages. I have already had a discectomy 8
years ago (when I was 18) I have a bad
scoliosis, sciatica, constant numb
tingling feet and a rational fear (well I
think so anyway) of going back under the
knife. Does anyone have any experience
with this operation? Or any thoughts?
The operation is really a last measure and
i'm not taking anything lightly. Latest
mri is tomorrow..... Time is advancing.
:?
Thanks. :)
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IMShirl
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Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 204 Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Hi Sally Posted: 04-02-06 10:43am
Hi sallyb ~
like you I had a discectomy well,actually
2 microdiscectomies and then 5 years
almost to the day I ended up have alif
with 4 bak cages at l4-s1. My ns wanted
to try the cages alone and see how it
would hold. My hubby and I were told at
that time that I may need to have rods and
screws added on the posterior side
someday. I did wonderful with the cages
for almost 3 years when I had to have the
posterior surgery to add the rods and
screws and I hate to say another level
added (fused) (l3-4) because of
micromovement. I had the posterior done
last year may 3 2005 and I am happy to say
I am doing very well. ;) nope,not pain
free but most of my pain and numbness is
gone. If you would like to join a great
group of supportive people who suffer
spine problems please join us at:
many from this board have joined us and I
believe they find the board not only
supportive but fun as well. I hope you
consider checking us out.
Imshirl :d
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SallyB
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 4 Location: New Zealand
Posted: 04-02-06 19:10pm
Hi imshirl,
thanks for the reply! I have heard that
the fusion works well, nice to hear from
someone who has actually had the op
though! I will check out that site,
thanks for the reference! :-)
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IMShirl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 204 Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Posted: 05-03-06 16:45pm
Hi sally ~
I just want to say hi and see how you
are? I hope you are doing well? Please
feel free to ask what ever you want here
or on spine and beyond.
Imshirl :d
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melto9
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 3 Location: s.c.
Fushion With Cages Posted: 05-21-06 22:16pm
Hi, sallyb, I am scheduled to have the
cage fusion on june 20th. I am scared,
but I can't take this pain anymore.I would
like to hear from more people who have had
it. I've had the discectomy-didn't
work-they're only taking out one disk
l5-s1, even though I have 2 herniations
above that. Dr. Says to fix all would be
overkill. I don't want to go back.
Melto9
