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Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

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@dennymt

Wow, tough decisions!! I'm 76 yo male and had L4/L5 fusion last year. Surgeon damaged my L5 nerve root with the L5 pedicle screw. Don't know if I'll ever be able to walk unassisted again. My only advice, plan for the worst, hope for the best..

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patdeptuch | @patdeptuch | Dec 17, 2023

How did you find out the doctor damaged your L5 nerve root with the L5 pedicle screw. My husband had a back surgery that didn't go well he was still in severe pain. He had it reoperated by another doctor who fused more levels and now he cannot walk without the use of a crutch and not more than maybe 100-150 ft. The doctor that did the last surgery recommended he fuse the ENTIRE back which my husband won't do as he said each surgery left him worse than the last. I'm wondering if he could have something like you did with a screw that hit a nerve. How did you find out?

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