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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve
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Hi Sherry,
Yes, the curvature above the hardware at L4 is bending more.
I am OK with sports for now; I am worried at age 75 (6 years from now) how I will be able to engage in tennis, pickle, weights, hike and others.
Fortunately, I am with Mayo in Phoenix, in with orthopedics and neurosurgery along with neurology. I intend to continue to communicate with them on the status of the spine.
I look forward to hearing the outcome of your surgery.
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@vikkitennis I love that the Mayo Clinic uses a team approach of an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon! It gives me a lot of comfort knowing that both aspects of my spine are being addressed during surgery.
I wonder if your surgeons will want to fuse more vertebrae in the future to stop the curve progression. Even as active as I am, my surgeon said age and gravity will make my curve worsen as time goes by.
Happy Thanksgiving!