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I am contemplating S1-L5 lumbar fusion. Outcomes thoughts

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 15 10:41am | Replies (47)
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@carrin21

don't do it. Had a spinal fusion that the neuro surgeon never went high enough so I have had noting but problems, and now they want to do another fuion, then eventually you will have a rod all the way up your back. I got a spinal stimulator and it is amazing. Check out spinal cord stimulators and forget surgery

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 30 6:18am

Thanks Carrin. I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you. That's what concerns me about fusion. Fuse two vertebra and then it starts a chain reaction. Fortunately I'm avoiding surgery by keeping my core strong. My core is literally holding my lumbar spine together.

Can a spinal cord stimulator be used in lieu of fusion? I will check it out, and thank you.

All the best you you friend. Joe

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