I was injured in a rollover car accident. I ruptured two discs in my low back causing nerve problems. My neurosurgeon decided that a double level spinal fusion was necessary. L4-5 and L5-S1 Was fused August 25th,2009. I had my most recent CT scan 7 and 1/2 months post surgery and was told there was absolutely no difference in that scan,then the one taken on the day of surgery. Had an xray a week ago,no bone....
My neurosurgeon has been very tight lipped about it and the only thing he says is that "It is a bit abnormal for bone to not grow this far after surgery,dont worry about it,we will talk about this and your options in August". Basically he just wants to give it a year. I really like my neurosurgeon,but my mind is going crazy on what is going to have to be done to fix this? He just keeps saying "we will discuss this is August". Anyone else have bone not grow? What happened? Is there a chance that it could still grow,or am I looking at another surgery? I am 24 years old,and a mother of a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I just want my life back! These are supposed to be the best years of my life,but my pain level is way too high. Nothing seems to work for the pain. Honestly,I'm scared....