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Post Lumbar Fusion - removing one side hardware only -complications?

Posted by cdoq @cdoq, Jul 5, 2022

Can the removal of hardware on one side only from a successful lumbar fusion cause an unbalance and lead to new pain ?

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mlm73 | @mlm73 | Jan 11 11:29pm
In reply to @cdoq "One side only - no explanation- Most of the problem was on the side that was..." + (show)
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One side only - no explanation- Most of the problem was on the side that was removed. I am concerned if this may cause an unbalance. There is considerable new pain on the side with the hardware intact-may be unrelated to the hardware removal. Looking for causes. the original was many years ago.

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I just had 2 screws removed on l4 l5 on right side. With a decompression. 19 days post op. Right side of back is ok but left side really hurting. He said they did deep cut in muscles and give it another couple weeks. My left side was perfect. Regret doing this so much. Worried about going back to my job.

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