My 82 year-old husband is having his second kyphoplasty later this month. The first one was two years ago for a burst thoracic vertebra T8. This one is for a new compression fracture T9. He has severe kyphosis from Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, but was gradually able to function pretty well after his first surgery, although it took a while. I’m hoping he will get some physical therapy afterward this time, so he might be able to recover faster and gain more flexibility. Those of you with kyphoplasty experience: have you had success with Physical Therapy? Osteoporosis medication??
My 82 year-old hubby has been experiencing abdominal tightness/soreness ever since Kyphoplasty 4 wks. ago -- to the point where the pain has affected his appetite adversely. He still has to take a muscle relaxer and pain med every day, is lying on a heating pad in his recliner, and is not able to walk around the room but a few times every day. Have any of you experienced anything like this after Kyphoplasty surgery? I'm concerned about his slow recovery from this T9 Kyphoplasty compared to the one on his T8 two years ago.
My 82 year-old hubby has been experiencing abdominal tightness/soreness ever since Kyphoplasty 4 wks. ago -- to the point where the pain has affected his appetite adversely. He still has to take a muscle relaxer and pain med every day, is lying on a heating pad in his recliner, and is not able to walk around the room but a few times every day. Have any of you experienced anything like this after Kyphoplasty surgery? I'm concerned about his slow recovery from this T9 Kyphoplasty compared to the one on his T8 two years ago.
My friend feels intense abdominal pressure and pain. It is difficult for her to eat. This is following kyphoplasty a T-11 to L-1. The pain is worse on being upright, but she also has trouble lying down.
I so welcome your question.
One suggestion was made about possible hiatal hernia.
The situation does not seem to be usual.
I would try to get reimaging of the T9 to rule out overfill of the vertebral gap.
My friend is finally able to get an abdominal MRI. Her doctor says they are "scratching their heads." I'll keep you posted and hope we get some responses.
There has to be cause and remedy.
Greeting to your husband.
I have had T11&12 kyphoplasty with 12 months of PT following each . Consisted of core strengthening exercises using 1 ib weights, rowing with therma bands, door frame stretches, lying on stomach with leg lifts and arm lifts. Warm up on sitting stepper for 10 min fisrt. Ending session with either cold pack or heat depending on whether or not I was having paraspinal muscle spasms.
My friend feels intense abdominal pressure and pain. It is difficult for her to eat. This is following kyphoplasty a T-11 to L-1. The pain is worse on being upright, but she also has trouble lying down.
I so welcome your question.
One suggestion was made about possible hiatal hernia.
The situation does not seem to be usual.
I would try to get reimaging of the T9 to rule out overfill of the vertebral gap.
My friend is finally able to get an abdominal MRI. Her doctor says they are "scratching their heads." I'll keep you posted and hope we get some responses.
There has to be cause and remedy.
Greeting to your husband.
Thanks, Gently. Hubby is able to sit upright or in recliner with legs up comfortably, as well as lie on his side in bed. Has trouble standing for more than a few minutes. Today, he's describing the tight abdomen/stomach pain as "stress". He's supposed to get up and walk around the room every hour or so, but he's not doing it as much as his surgeon recommended. Just wants to lie in his recliner, watch football and have me bring him juice, banana, cookie and Ensure Protein drink, instead of his usual breakfast of Shredded Wheat N Bran that he's been having for maybe a half century. Had a half bowl of chicken Fettucini last night. It's hard to find things that he feels like eating. Seems to be mostly soft foods.
Another follow-up with orthopedic surgeon in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, we'll get some answers and solutions. Best of luck to your friend, and thanks for sharing your suggestions!
I have had T11&12 kyphoplasty with 12 months of PT following each . Consisted of core strengthening exercises using 1 ib weights, rowing with therma bands, door frame stretches, lying on stomach with leg lifts and arm lifts. Warm up on sitting stepper for 10 min fisrt. Ending session with either cold pack or heat depending on whether or not I was having paraspinal muscle spasms.
Thanks so much, Kpickowitz!
I've shown these to hubby, and hopefully he'll be able to do something like these, allowing for shortness of breath with exertion -- due to Pulmonary Fibrosis.
He'd like to know how many minutes did your sessions last, and for how many days per week?
My 82 year-old hubby has been experiencing abdominal tightness/soreness ever since Kyphoplasty 4 wks. ago -- to the point where the pain has affected his appetite adversely. He still has to take a muscle relaxer and pain med every day, is lying on a heating pad in his recliner, and is not able to walk around the room but a few times every day. Have any of you experienced anything like this after Kyphoplasty surgery? I'm concerned about his slow recovery from this T9 Kyphoplasty compared to the one on his T8 two years ago.
I am 7 1/2 months post lumbar decompression and fusion. While certainly not kyphoplasty, the minimally invasive procedure might be roughly the same? I have been chasing a similar abdominal issue and am happy to share what I’ve recently learned. One question first: where was the incision made?
My 82 year-old hubby has been experiencing abdominal tightness/soreness ever since Kyphoplasty 4 wks. ago -- to the point where the pain has affected his appetite adversely. He still has to take a muscle relaxer and pain med every day, is lying on a heating pad in his recliner, and is not able to walk around the room but a few times every day. Have any of you experienced anything like this after Kyphoplasty surgery? I'm concerned about his slow recovery from this T9 Kyphoplasty compared to the one on his T8 two years ago.
Thanks, Gently. Hubby is able to sit upright or in recliner with legs up comfortably, as well as lie on his side in bed. Has trouble standing for more than a few minutes. Today, he's describing the tight abdomen/stomach pain as "stress". He's supposed to get up and walk around the room every hour or so, but he's not doing it as much as his surgeon recommended. Just wants to lie in his recliner, watch football and have me bring him juice, banana, cookie and Ensure Protein drink, instead of his usual breakfast of Shredded Wheat N Bran that he's been having for maybe a half century. Had a half bowl of chicken Fettucini last night. It's hard to find things that he feels like eating. Seems to be mostly soft foods.
Another follow-up with orthopedic surgeon in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, we'll get some answers and solutions. Best of luck to your friend, and thanks for sharing your suggestions!
@grrranny It is very common for older folks to get tight hip flexors from sitting too much. That is tightness just inside and in front of the pelvis. It can tighten up the abdomen and put pressure on the guts which is uncomfortable and can slow down transit time causing constipation. The pelvis can also shift out of alignment from this. A physical therapist can help and hopefully get him walking again. Have you discussed this with his doctor? Walking is so important after surgery and spine procedures.
Thanks so much, Kpickowitz!
I've shown these to hubby, and hopefully he'll be able to do something like these, allowing for shortness of breath with exertion -- due to Pulmonary Fibrosis.
He'd like to know how many minutes did your sessions last, and for how many days per week?
@grrranny I had just responded to your other post about hubby in the recliner. Since you mentioned he has pulmonary fibrosis, it would be good to consult his doctor about physical therapy. A PT can help a lot with issues of muscle tightness that restricts breathing. I just finished working with a PT and doing myofascial release for this because my ribs were not expanding enough. It can make a big difference. If I can’t move my lungs enough, it starts to trap phlegm which then turns into a chest infection. My allergies and asthma contribute to that. Tight muscles in the chest and neck and abdomen below the rib cage can impede full expansion of the rib cage and that is needed to create the negative pressure or “suction “ that inflates the lungs when you breathe. Does this make sense?
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My 82 year-old hubby has been experiencing abdominal tightness/soreness ever since Kyphoplasty 4 wks. ago -- to the point where the pain has affected his appetite adversely. He still has to take a muscle relaxer and pain med every day, is lying on a heating pad in his recliner, and is not able to walk around the room but a few times every day. Have any of you experienced anything like this after Kyphoplasty surgery? I'm concerned about his slow recovery from this T9 Kyphoplasty compared to the one on his T8 two years ago.
I have the same question, thank you.
I had kyphoplasty on l 1 and l2 two weeks ago.
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2 ReactionsMy friend feels intense abdominal pressure and pain. It is difficult for her to eat. This is following kyphoplasty a T-11 to L-1. The pain is worse on being upright, but she also has trouble lying down.
I so welcome your question.
One suggestion was made about possible hiatal hernia.
The situation does not seem to be usual.
I would try to get reimaging of the T9 to rule out overfill of the vertebral gap.
My friend is finally able to get an abdominal MRI. Her doctor says they are "scratching their heads." I'll keep you posted and hope we get some responses.
There has to be cause and remedy.
Greeting to your husband.
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1 ReactionI have had T11&12 kyphoplasty with 12 months of PT following each . Consisted of core strengthening exercises using 1 ib weights, rowing with therma bands, door frame stretches, lying on stomach with leg lifts and arm lifts. Warm up on sitting stepper for 10 min fisrt. Ending session with either cold pack or heat depending on whether or not I was having paraspinal muscle spasms.
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2 ReactionsThanks, Gently. Hubby is able to sit upright or in recliner with legs up comfortably, as well as lie on his side in bed. Has trouble standing for more than a few minutes. Today, he's describing the tight abdomen/stomach pain as "stress". He's supposed to get up and walk around the room every hour or so, but he's not doing it as much as his surgeon recommended. Just wants to lie in his recliner, watch football and have me bring him juice, banana, cookie and Ensure Protein drink, instead of his usual breakfast of Shredded Wheat N Bran that he's been having for maybe a half century. Had a half bowl of chicken Fettucini last night. It's hard to find things that he feels like eating. Seems to be mostly soft foods.
Another follow-up with orthopedic surgeon in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, we'll get some answers and solutions. Best of luck to your friend, and thanks for sharing your suggestions!
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2 ReactionsThanks so much, Kpickowitz!
I've shown these to hubby, and hopefully he'll be able to do something like these, allowing for shortness of breath with exertion -- due to Pulmonary Fibrosis.
He'd like to know how many minutes did your sessions last, and for how many days per week?
I am 7 1/2 months post lumbar decompression and fusion. While certainly not kyphoplasty, the minimally invasive procedure might be roughly the same? I have been chasing a similar abdominal issue and am happy to share what I’ve recently learned. One question first: where was the incision made?
Thanks; hubby’s incision was made in his back.
@grrranny It is very common for older folks to get tight hip flexors from sitting too much. That is tightness just inside and in front of the pelvis. It can tighten up the abdomen and put pressure on the guts which is uncomfortable and can slow down transit time causing constipation. The pelvis can also shift out of alignment from this. A physical therapist can help and hopefully get him walking again. Have you discussed this with his doctor? Walking is so important after surgery and spine procedures.
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1 Reaction@grrranny I had just responded to your other post about hubby in the recliner. Since you mentioned he has pulmonary fibrosis, it would be good to consult his doctor about physical therapy. A PT can help a lot with issues of muscle tightness that restricts breathing. I just finished working with a PT and doing myofascial release for this because my ribs were not expanding enough. It can make a big difference. If I can’t move my lungs enough, it starts to trap phlegm which then turns into a chest infection. My allergies and asthma contribute to that. Tight muscles in the chest and neck and abdomen below the rib cage can impede full expansion of the rib cage and that is needed to create the negative pressure or “suction “ that inflates the lungs when you breathe. Does this make sense?
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