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My Harrington rods were placed in 1991 when my previous surgery had failed. I was told to have them removed within two years. I was unable to find anyone who would do this surgery. In 2015 I had to have further surgery on my back and the Harrington rods were removed. It was replaced with further rods from T10 to L5. Unfortunately my dura was cut, which caused a spinal leak. Sadly, I am now left with Adhesive Arachnoiditis and Tarlov Cysts.
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Than you for the reply it is nice to find people that understand. So I had S shape Scoliosis with a 48 degree angle I was 13 when I had my surgery, rods have always been in place. I was able to give birth to term with C-sections 1990 & 1994 ( even after being told might not be able to carry to term). But as I get older many comoplications. L 1-5 done for years, now they are saying C 5-6, cervical spine , degenrative disks , arthitis (of course) , & who knows what else, have an MRI scheduled this Thursday. Have no idea what are my options as of now. Just a little scary, which is why I'm happy I found this sight, to be able to speak to people that understand.