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Anyone navigating SI joint fusion complications?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jun 10 6:11pm | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
Hello, 56 yr old here—I recently went thru a right sided si jt fusion in 11-24 and been healing ok- had the left si jt fused a few wks ago-left side is healing well but now have severe right sided hip pain- lateral aspect and radiates into the right si jt…..did you find any relief or treatments that have helped you ? - backround info- had anterior L4-S1 fused with hardware, have posterior L 2- S1 fusion with rods, they had to go back in and remove the L2 rods and screws- —2 screws came loose and fractured L2.
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Hi, first I'm so sorry you're going thru this pain. In 2023, I had L5 S1 fusion with 4 pins, screws, and a cage. I did well about 8 months after surgery, but now have severe neuropathy in both feet, hip pain, back pain, and sharp stabbing pain on left side of l5 near cage. Had mri and bone is not fusing. I also have osteoporosis. I started Fosamax, more PT, exercise, walk, elliptical, increased protein, take calcium, d3 k2 and magnesium. I do not want a revision surgery. I'm going to an orthopedic surgeon and see what his opinion is for a bone graft, not total revision. I use heat to help with pain too. And lidocaine. This surgery destroyed my life. You said that you had your rodss removed, did they replace them or no? I wish you well.
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@kbakermri Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry you are going through all of this and some tough surgeries. Hopefully others with similar experience with join the conversation.