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@heyjoe415 after reviewing everyone’s statements, I agree ! My wife had a total of (6) implant surgeries! First, remember, nerve distortion is possible that can impact one’s body movement. Secondly, having had 6 surgeries, receiving at least 6 epidural injections she is now told that she has degenerated disc disease. Her hips do not bother her. Yet, as she walks she has a really bad gait and because of this the more she walks the worse the gait. She is now told that she should have back surgery to fuse areas in hope to help with the back pain. Again, Nerve distortion also plays its part and despite the distortion it can intensify nerve sensation elsewhere causing things like pain in an area where you never had it before! Third, leg length can be a major impact, even the smallest difference can and will have a big future impact on your life; from the hip implant to back discomfort. One needs to be a “Strong Self Advocate”, if you sense something wrong seek assistance until you feel your issue has been addressed
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Hello, Danny and Debbie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Indeed, the small of my back is hurting due to the limp. My PT will be making shoe inserts that will hopefully help.
I'm sorry to hear of Debbie's issues that I hope will be resolved soon. Dealing with chronic pain takes its toll on life. Kind regards to you both!
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Hi Danny and Debbie,
For what it's worth, I would exhaust every possible remedy before considering lumbar fusion - and even then, I would ask the surgeon a lot of questions about the nature of the surgery (what is done and how), the recovery and PT timeline, and how much pain relief can be expected and when.
I'm not afraid of ortho surgery. I've had both knees replaced along with my right hip and left shoulder. The outcomes of these surgeries was a significant if not complete elimination of pain.
The spine of course is not a joint. Our verebrae are meant to twist a bot and rotate a bit. Fusion takes that away. That said, I am a very good candidate - with scoliosis, stenosis, listhesis, disc degeneration, and on and on. I am in very good shape, normal weight, with a strong set of core muscles. My surgeon tells me this is what is keeping me from fusion surgery. Anyway, I'd do it only as a last resort.
All the best to you!
Joe
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Yep. Whether we like it or not, we have to be strong advocates for ourselves. If I have a condition, like joint replacement or lumbar fusion, I research it thoroughly. This helps me ask the right questions.
Surgeons are in short supply and pressed for time. We can't expect them to anticpate our current or future needs. We have to play our part in that.
Joe