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Has anyone had a failed spinal fusion? What can be done?

Spine Health | Last Active: 22 hours ago | Replies (46)
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@penn

2008 Neuro surgeon removed from my spine,
S-1 L-2. L-3. L-4. L-5 I should have sued him! I played tennis, hiking, so many things were taken from me.
Failed, Laminectomy, severe pain, than Failed Fusion!
Pain is so bad I have a pain pump now. but it does not help sitting!!!
Does anyone know what other things I can do?
Thank You!

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runningfree | @runningfree | Jan 10 9:17am

I am so sorry. Know your pain though. I have failed laminectomy and fusion on L4-S1. They now want to do L3 -L4 but fighting work comp on that still. And I do understand the sitting, the standing, laying down... nothing helps. And the pain management is a joke. I would be interested in any helpful advice as well

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vikkitennis | @vikkitennis | Jan 11 7:22am

Has a spinal cord simulator been offered? I have one, and it helps. You need to work with the reps to find the "sweet spot" for pain relief.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 11 11:59am

@penn, I moved your question about what things you can do to this related discussion in the Spine Health support group where you can read previous posts and connect with others.

- Has anyone had a failed spinal fusion? What can be done https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-a-failed-spinal-fusion/

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