Had a T9 to Pelvis fusion with scoliosis correction or similar?

@karenoharmon
Hello Karen,
Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I am doing PT and walking as able to prepare for surgery. This will be the 10th spine surgery for me but will be the biggest yet on the lumbar. I am anticipating I will have greater mobility and be able to get off the narcotic and Gabapentin I've been on for 8 years. I do have a choice of excellent surgeons so I am confident in that regard. Thank you for the prayer and encouragement!

@klsteffes I am fused T9-my sacroiliac with wires to my pelvis. T7-8 and T8-9 are now an issue, and the surgeon, if I decide to go forward, would fuse from T4 (not sure if he has to redo at this time). I am concerned with personal restrictions - what will I be able to do/not do? TIA!

@eric4727
Dear Eric,
I’ve had (5) fusions due to scoliosis & 20 years active duty. I’m now fused from Pelvis to T2. My only restrictions are that I don’t really bend. I’m also uber careful for any activity that could make me fall. As far as back pain, I don’t have any. I highly recommend using a neurosurgeon! Hardware has advanced to cobalt chrome which is customized. Hr also was able to put much of the natural curve back in my spine. I suffer from arachnoditis from all the surgeries. That’s a whole different story. I wish you the best!
— Lynn

I had a T 10 to Pelvis fusion, plus Bilateral Sacroilliac Joints fused on May 13th and 14th, 2025,. ( Also had prior T2 to L2 spinal fusion with Harrington Rod implant.)

What questions do you have?

@eric4727 I am pretty much able to do everything I did before my surgery, just a little different. I'm walking, cycling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking.....Obviously, I can't bend, so if I fall, I sometimes need help getting up (especially skiing). Some things are more difficult like tying shoes. It was a challenging road, but I'm glad I did it. I hope this helps.

@klsteffes Hi. Just wondering, who did your surgery and which hospital?

Dr. Nassr at Mayo in Rochester.

@klsteffes you sound like hope! I can't wait to start back doing the things that I used to love! You make paddleboarding sound possible!

Blessings,
k

On 01/07/26 I had an open T 9 to L 5 fusion, plus removal and replacement of a prior L3 L4 & L4 L5 fusion due to Scoliosis looking for approximate time to be able to walk and stand about 5 blocks & 5+ minutes ?

@orloffjr
I had T10 to S1 surgery about 18 months ago for sciatica down my left leg and scoliosis. I’m 73 years old . Female. It did indeed fix the sciatica. I made the mistake of bending too early to cut my toe nails and developed a compression fracture. I’ll be having pedicures probably the rest of my life. (What a problem to have ; >). Be very careful during your recovery.