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What are people's experiences with spinal fusion surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 30 3:25pm | Replies (222)

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@judenapier

I’d really like to hear how soon others went back to active sports like tennis after a lumbar fusion.
Thanks!

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Judenapier, single level fusions have a greater success rate which decreases with the amounts of levels fused. As far as Tennis goes, definitely ask your surgeon. The twisting of your back would be a concern. Secondly, when a vertebrae is fused, it sends the stress to the next weakest area. When you get a chance, look at adjacent disk disease……David

I wish I can do that