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Lower back spinal fusion recover, how bad is it?

Spine Health | Last Active: May 26 12:30pm | Replies (21)
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I have degenerative discs diseases L 3 and L4 with spondylolisthesis at L4L5. I was recommended spinal fusion L3to L5 With disectomy and implant l3 and L4. My surgery is the end of June. I had an epidural of steroids which helped back pain but it is pinching my back nerves cause nerve pain and loss of strength. My surgeon has had the same surgery and recommended it for me. He said the first two weeks will be awful but, I can go back to activities from 6 months to a year. I am doing it because I'm 49 and I'll hopefully heal fast now than later in life.

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vikkitennis | @vikkitennis | May 26 7:58am

I agree with you on your age, and so much to look forward to. I was 59 when I had a spinal fusion at L4-S1, spondylolisthesis as well. The fusion didn't work as well, and had another disc slippage two years ago. After epidurals, PT, maintaining strength and flexibility in the gym, pls I am extremely active on the tennis court, I had a spinal cord stimulator placed in one year ago. various programs were fitted until one appeared to work well with me. I continue to be monitored, as the levoscoliosis aggravates my condition. I continue to play sports at age 69, and hope to be as active at 79 and beyond.

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