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Who has had successful fusion surgery that has osteoporosis?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 8 12:12pm | Replies (31)
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I have severe osteoporosis, -4.3 on Dexa. I also have degenerative disc disease and arthritis. I’m 62 and had a compression fracture on L1. I just had L1-L5 fusion. This went went well then I started having pain again. I’m now getting RFA from paint and it seems to be working!!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 20 12:02pm

@shirleyhibb26 - just wanting to be sure I and other members understand your meaning. Are you saying radiofrequency ablation from paint?

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annie1 | @annie1 | Mar 22 11:01am

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From what I understand the ablation is only good for back pain I don't have back pain I only have pain in my legs so they won't do it for me. Where is your pain? Did you say it worked for you?

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annie1 | @annie1 | Apr 7 7:52pm

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I think your pain probably is different than mine because I was told that RFA doesn't work for me cuz I have pain most all in my legs not my back. They said RFA only works for back pain. How long did the fusion last before you had your pain come back?

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