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Pain in buttock, outer hip and hamstring
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Hi Christine,
Was the recommendation to have a vertebra replaced, or to fuse two (or more) vertebra? I only ask because I'm not familiar with vertebra replacement. Arthritis in the spine can lead to a narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis), pressuring the sciatic nerve with sharp pain in the buttocks, hamstrings, and calves - usually only on one side of the body. Other things can also put pressure on the sciatic nerve - scoliosis (curve in the spine), listhesis (one vertebra out of alignment with other vertebra), and degeneration of the discs between the vertebra.
Fusion can help solve this, but it should be a last resort. A good orhtopedic surgeon can explain your options.
All the best to you, and please let us know how you are doing.
Joe
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I too have the same pain, but in both sides. I was told by three neurosurgeons that this is caused by lumbar stenosis, spondylilithosis, and pinched nerves in my lower lumbar vertebrae. I also had PMR which began last March, so it’s hard to tell the difference with the pain. Physical therapy has helped me tremendously, as it has taught me the correct way to move. Movement does help too!