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Hi Peggy,
You are the first person I met that has the same history (Scoliosis and Harrington Rod) and corrective surgery with Dr.Fogelson. I am glad you are doing well, but was surprised to hear about the falls.

I had my surgery May 14, 2025. All was going well, but I had a little setback when I had a surprise fall. Similar to you my balance has always been strong, but now I know I need to work on my lateral balance. I wonder if our SI joint fusions play a role in our susceptibility to falls?

I plan to work on my lateral balance with P.T. I was terrified that I may have caused damage to my healing spine. I am having CT's later today and pray that all is well.🙏

Good luck to you Peggy!🙏🙂

Best wishes!
Nadine

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Replies to "@peggy87 Hi Peggy, You are the first person I met that has the same history (Scoliosis..."

peggy87 | @peggy87 | Apr 11 5:25pm

@nlback22
Nadine,
Same here. Have not met someone else with the same harrington rod and scoliosis. I had a similar situation...fell the following June after my surgery (9 months). Had x-rays done and sent in as I was out of town. Nothing harmed from fall thank goodness.
The balance thing...yes, I am not sure if it's the SI joints or the extensive fusion of the spine affecting my balance. Know I need to keep working on it to keep it as good as possible!
Hope all turned out well for you!
Peggy

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