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Chronic pain and spinal fusion

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (173)

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@gran61

Has anyone had fusion hardware removed? Hubby has a screw out of place and a rod unattached. We are not sure if this is causing his increasing pain and inability to stand for a few minutes or to walk (like from the house to the mailbox). His fusion was in 2007--L4-L5. He has had a failed spinal stimulator (broken leads and migrating generator) and has tried many things for pain--prolotherapy, laser, shock wave. Nothing helps. Is currently trying acupuncture. We are curious about removal of hardware with subsequernt improvement in pain.

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This is a previous discussion which may help, @gran61
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hardware-removal/

Members like @cgmc and @irene5 may be able to offer some feedback as well.

What does your husband's surgeon feel is best?