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

Posted by denman55 @denman55, Nov 1, 2024

I am almost 6-months post-op from having had a Lumber spinal fusion (L3-4-5). I am experiencing a lot of pain in my spine and across my lower back. I'm fearful that I may have the signs of a failed spinal fusion. I would like to hear from those who may have experienced this.

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dwill2152 | @dwill2152 | 1 day ago
In reply to @penn "I would find a good Pain Management DR.!!! Research them very carefully!!! I have failed Laminectomy..." + (show)
@penn

I would find a good Pain Management DR.!!! Research them very carefully!!!
I have failed Laminectomy and failed Fusion, PAIN SO BAD! I have a Pain Pump, I would look into that, it helps!!!! No more back surgeries!!!! Usually gets worse. I would not take a chance!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!

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Found a compression fracture L2

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | 1 day ago
In reply to @jennirob01 "Praying your surgery was smooth and you are recovering comfortably tonight." + (show)
@jennirob01

Praying your surgery was smooth and you are recovering comfortably tonight.

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@jennirob01 Thank you I’m recovering slowly, being allergic to the tape or staples isn’t helping with the itching. It has took about 95% of the pain away except for the incisions and where the battery is under my skin.

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dwill2152 | @dwill2152 | 20 hours ago
In reply to @dwill2152 "Having CATscan tomorrow." + (show)
@dwill2152

Having CATscan tomorrow.

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Catscan showed Compression fracture L2. What else???

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jennirob01 | @jennirob01 | 19 hours ago
In reply to @sbtheplumber1 "@jennirob01 Thank you I’m recovering slowly, being allergic to the tape or staples isn’t helping with..." + (show)
@sbtheplumber1

@jennirob01 Thank you I’m recovering slowly, being allergic to the tape or staples isn’t helping with the itching. It has took about 95% of the pain away except for the incisions and where the battery is under my skin.

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I am praying for full comfort while you heal! Rest and be easy.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | 19 hours ago
In reply to @dwill2152 "Catscan showed Compression fracture L2. What else???" + (show)
@dwill2152

Catscan showed Compression fracture L2. What else???

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@dwill2152 Oh, this isn't good news. My elderly mom who has severe osteoporosis had a compression fracture in her back. Because of the osteoporosis, she was not a candidate for the bone cement procedure, kyphoplasty, and she had a back brace instead. She didn't heal perfectly straight, but with an added 43 degree bend because she wasn't good at following directions.

What has your doctor advised for your fracture?

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dwill2152 | @dwill2152 | 17 hours ago

No doctor follow up yet. Just read the report on portal. I already lean forward from misaligned fusion L4, L5l Sacrum.

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