I am about to have back surgery to fuse together two vertebrae that are slipping and causing lots of trouble with my back. I know what my doctors have told me but I want to know if anyone has been through this and how long there s... Tag: thumb fusion comments , thumb fusion recovery
I am considering ankle fusion surgery for correction of a congenital defect known as tarsal coalition. Please let me know if the fusion corrected your pain and if the surgery was worth it. i've had both... Tag: wrist fusion surgery , fusion surgery-recovery
I had cervical ( neck) spinal fusion surgery. I choose to have Titanium plates versus bone from my hip ( basic explanation). I have had no regrets whatsoever. I had the surgery almost 2 years ago. I have 2 plates in my neck. I ha... Tag: fusion c5 c6 , L5 S1 fusion , Ear Bones Fusion
in two days i must have inerbody fusion and postieror spine fusion with pedical screws on two levels s-1 l-5 l-4 im so freaked out and dont know what to expect yeh the doc told me his mumble jumble but would like to hear from ... Tag: risk fusion c5-c6 , sit after lumbar fusion , neck fusion
IM getting ready to have a spinal fusion for two herniated disc in my back and im Curious about what kind of things im not going to be able too do after having this surgery .PLus its a work injury so does anyone know what kind of... Tag: wrist fusion , ski lumbar fusion , Never have spinal fusion
I'm having the same feelings as any other red-blooded person - scared sh*tless! Does anyone know what I can expect? Pain? Recovery time? Any comments (not wiseass remarks, please) would be greatly appreciated! ... Tag: L3-L4 spinal fusion , c5c6 fusion , spinal fusion afteraffects
waiting 4 a morphine pump, but this just scares me!now that i sit in a diffrent possision my toes bend & turn automaticly and stay like this untill i sit down, and shake iit off, what can it be ? ive already tried all meds but i ... Tag: L3-L4 spinal fusion , c5c6 fusion , spinal fusion afteraffects
Had L4-L5-S1 laminectomy in 1984. Same two disks have been pinching my nerves for 4 mths now. Have inmense pain in back, but and leg. Dr wants fusion L4-L5-S1. Visit an interventional pain management special... Tag: L3-L4 spinal fusion , c5c6 fusion , spinal fusion afteraffects
This surgery has drastically limited my mobility. reaching, lifting and even walking initiates sharp stabbing pains. Regular swelling and muscle spasms throughout neck, shoulders and down to mid of back. My mental motivation confl... Tag: L3-L4 spinal fusion , c5c6 fusion , spinal fusion afteraffects
physical limitations I had a lumber fusion last yr. and i can get around fairly well but now my problem is my left hip. I have to have a total hip replacement!!! When i had the fusion i lost 2 inches in he... Tag: L3-L4 spinal fusion , c5c6 fusion , spinal fusion afteraffects
