Screw removal l4 l5
I had screws removal from l4 l5 on right side from a previous fusion. I also had a decompression. I'm 19 days post opm. Right side is ok. But left side if back in lots of pain. My left side was perfect. At follow up, he said to give it a couple more weeks of healing. If not better, they will look more. Not sure if it's muscle or what. They did thru my original incision. I'm very nervous something happened. I'm worried I won't be able to do my job. I never should of done this. Can anyone tell me if they healed ok? Everything I'm reading says 4 to 6 weeks
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Thank you. I hope you are doing well.
Dr. Replied and said they did have to go thru scar tissue and move muscle. I am feeling a bit better today. I'm about to get a xray to make sure bones are ok.
I'm 3 weeks and 4 days post opd from a l4 l5 decompression. I also has had 2 screws removed on right side. This has been a much harder recovering then I thought it would be. My leg numbness, tingling and pain is crazy today. Im supposed to go back to work next, I am a flight attendant, and right now, no idea how I can. Question is, can I use my tens unit. Thanks.
@mlm73 You may want to ask your surgeon about using the tens unit. I can't think of an issue, but it's their call.