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Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.
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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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Had L4/L5 lumbar fusion in October 2022. My condition did not improve so surgeon ordered CT scan, which indicated the L5 pedicle screw may be impinging on my nerve. Had second surgery January 2023 and surgeon removed right L4 and L5 pedicle screws along with connecting rod. Surgeon did not admit the removed pedicle screw damaged my nerve, but instead diagnosed me with a nerve condition (LRPN). Made appointment with Mayo Rochester in October, 2023 and they determined I did NOT have LRPN, but instead was suffering from nerve damage resulting from the removed L5 pedicle screw.
Prior to my October 2022 surgery I could bike, Nordic ski, travel and otherwise live an active outdoor life. Since my October 2022 surgery I require use of a cane or walking sticks to get around.