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Spinal fusion with pelvic fixation (T-3 to pelvis).
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Hi, @richstein52 - You may notice that I moved your post and combined it with this existing discussion on spinal fusion, because I thought it might be beneficial for you to be introduced to members who have discussed the same:
- Spinal fusion with pelvic fixation (T-3 to pelvis) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spinal-fusion-with-pelvic-fixation-t-3-to-pelvis/
If you are replying by email, click on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through some of the earlier messages and meet some of the other members talking about their or their or their loved ones' experiences.
Fellow members such as @allison49 @jenniferhunter @loriesco may have some input for you on a spinal fusion, including challenges and quality of life improvements, like you are describing, T-3 to pelvis. @dawnj and @mrmacabre also may have insights to share.
While awaiting their replies, you might check out this Mayo Clinic article on this spinal fusion:
- Spinal fusion https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/spinal-fusion/about/pac-20384523
richstein52 - was this a procedure your doctor recommended for you? Do you have any specific concerns in mind about challenges and quality of life?
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@lisalucier Hi Lisa ...yes it is what my neurosurgeon is recommending ...upper thoracic to pelvis (Dr. Alexander Tuchman, Cedars=Sinai Los Angeles) I am extremely interested in hearing about positive quality of life changes Of course I realize there will be huge challenges. I would like to know about some of the challenges too. Actually anything that could enlighten me about what I can expect would help. I am pretty terrified of this procedure.
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@lisalucier I didn’t have a surgery that attaches my spine to my pelvis so I can’t speak to what @richstein52 is asking for advice on. However, I can say that both of my fusion is my cervical and my lumbar are 100% successful and I attribute that to having an amazing orthopedic surgeon so my biggest suggestion is to get multiple opinions more than two and Dan don’t have surgery unless you’re in love with your surgeon.