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T10 to Pelvis Fusion. Experience, Comments Appreciated
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I don't want to sugarcoat the recovery time for anyone looking for answer's. I am 7 months out now from surgery and I still cannot tie my own shoes or trim my toenails. I am looking for help from anyone who is further out to see if this will ever improve. The bottom anchor screws through the pelvic floor are the biggest of the 22 screws. Even at PT you won't run into anyone that has had this type of surgery, it is difficult finding answers, that is how I found this site, looking for others.
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@mydogbb14
Your feedback is really good!! One thing I want to say is that putting your socks and shoes on and another activities depends on how flexible you are.
I do not have the level of fusion that you do, but I work very hard DAILY to bring my feet up to my hips and stretch my quads and hamstrings. This allows me the flexibility to put my socks and shoes on without assistance. My fusion is a T11 to L4
It’s a slow process to get there, but it is possible.
I also have a wonderful long handled shoehorn (that I only had to use the first couple months after surgery), and I still have shoes that I can put on that do not have laces. It really depends on my ability for the day.🤣
Wishing the best, Sherry
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@mydogbb14
I have a similar fusion presented for me, C2-T10, hopefully not needing to include L1. I am having a hard time deciding whether to get it done. I have a current fusion now developing kyphosis. Do you realize any gains from yours?
Kim