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Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 13 6:18pm | Replies (116)Comment receiving replies
@leeman25
How are you doing with your recovery?
What type of fusion did you have?
Curious, as I also need a 3 level lumbar fusion L2-L5 from adult scoliosis.
Both Dr. opinions have been a PLIF, I am researching if I might be a candidate for a less invaise lateral approach.
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@jlssurplus
Hello
I have a skilled surgeon; but have concluded that with each succeeding surgery, the chances of complications increases. It appears the body will tolerate a couple surgeries; but not 4 or more, as scar tissue forms and can impact nerves. It accumulates over time.
That said, my 4-level lumbar fusion now allows me to stand up ramrod straight, only way to avoid pain at this moment. Xray indicates the 8 screws and 2 rods are intact. Pain in lower left spine is excruciating when I get up from sitting. I can't sit in a chair or drive without constant pain 5/10 level. surgeon going to schedule another MRI; but hospitals are 1-2 months out, while I writhe in pain.
Hope you have a better outcome.