Pain flare-up post lumbar fusion surgery L5S1. Had this?

Posted by darren111623 @darren111623, Mar 18 2:26am

Hoping someone can give their experience below

Im currently 13 weeks post l5s1 alif surgery. Up until week 11 it was going splendid. I had a good routine and physio was really helping too. Little to no pain. I could sit in my office and walk 1hour +. The recovery was on an upwards trajectory to say the least

As of the past 2 weeks things have changed and Im experiencing deep ache in my glutes, hips and over all buttock area. Standing more than 20 minutes brings pain along with sitting for the same amount of time. Im worries my fusion has failed me. The Recent CT looks good etc but I can't seem to shake of this recent pain. I even have a small bit of muscle spasm. The pain isn't too overwhelming in the fact im still not taking any pain relief but ultimately I feel I have taken 10 steps back.

Has anyone had this kind of experience . Would really appreciate any advice

Thanks

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Donna A. | @dadkins | Mar 18 7:02am

For me, about 3 months post L5/S1 fusion, my SI joints failed. I did PT and shots and ultimately had the left SI joint fused at 6 months post L5/S1 fusion, and the right will be fused at 9 months in April, 2026. After I recover, I will have a spinal cord stimulator implanted for failed back surgery syndrome. I sure hope you have a better outcome!