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one month ago I had min. invasive posterior spine fusion
by Jodi1969, Jan 14, 2009 01:51AM
I had s2-l5 fusion of bone-on bone vertebrae, 51/2 hour surgery. 2 rods, 4 screws,and a spacer. They took marrow from my hip to coat this and help it to fuse, not using donor bone or a cage. I had a great doctor here in Denver, he does very innovative surgeries. I had alot of nerve pain after surgery, and because I also have lupus, I had a lot of problems. I am 56, and really was glad to have this done before I got any older. My question to anyone is now I seem to be in more dis-comfort in trying to go back to doing things I did and sitting like I used to and even laying in bed can be uncomfortable. I'm still on pain meds, which really don't work very well. Is it because the bone is trying to fuse and will hurt at this point? I hope I get over this relatively soon, I thought I was over the worst of it. I had sliding of a vertibrae so I know I had to have this done, also when the Dr. got in, he found I had stenosis of the spine, and really had to dig alot to find the nerves that had been pinched for so long. Anyone have a similar situatiion?
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Thanks for your post.
Some degree of pain is normal after back surgery and the cause like you mentioned is because it takes time for the new bone to fuse.
Proper post op care is mandatory as also is rehab therapy. Please do not be in a rush to resume to daily activities. You can also get a clinical evaluation done by your surgeon just to make sure the healing is in progress.
Hope this helps!