Total spine reconstruct surgery

Posted by ljhumphries72 @ljhumphries72, 14 hours ago

Hey yall , my name is Lore, and im 54, and I have neuro surgeons and orthos at Emory in Atl. The neuro surgeon wants to do a very complex total spinal reconstruct on all 3 levels. These are the biggest of my diagnosis... Degenerative Scolosis, Levoscolosis, Dextro scolosis, Rotary Kyphosis, Ankyling Spondylitis, Spinal Stenosis, Facet disease, numerous broad herniated disc's i.pendong spinal cord and or thecal sac, bulging disc's bone spurs all along spine and most if these are bilateral. Listhesis and I could go on and on. The degree of my curve is 33 to 36 degrees. I've lost 5 inches in height through the years one inch in the last year alone. Are they anything out there for me other tgan that major surgery that is available

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tillymack | @tillymack | 13 hours ago

I'm sorry to hear about your spine. Are you in pain? Have you tried any non-surgical or surgical treatment as yet?

gently | @gently | 10 hours ago

lore, I'm happy for you. Not only are you at one of the two top spine surgery centers in the US, but you have neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons a multiple team who have looked at your spine and have worked out a comprehensive plan. It will change your life.
Anyone would have trepidations and doubts and be searching for a way out of it, but I hope you go for it. I can only imagine the amount of pain you have already suffered and are suffering.
You could settle for palliative treatment, but it isn't greatly effective and wouldn't restore function.
This surgery would entail an intense recovery period.
Bless your surgeons and your choice. Who is your neuro?

ljhumphries72 | @ljhumphries72 | 7 hours ago

Unfortunately im not at the Mayo clinic in being seen at enory in atlanta and being tossed from surgeon to surgeon thsnk you for your reply

ljhumphries72 | @ljhumphries72 | 7 hours ago

In reply to @tillymack "I'm sorry to hear about your spine. Are you in pain? Have you tried any non-surgical..." + (show)

@tillymack yes I hurt everyday in multiple places and suffer through intense sciatica along with arms fingers so numb they hurt. I've been dealing with this for 18 yrs no pain mgmt until now but ive done pt. Nerve blocks im just really unsure about this risky surgery

gently | @gently | 7 hours ago

In reply to @ljhumphries72 "Unfortunately im not at the Mayo clinic in being seen at enory in atlanta and being..." + (show)

@ljhumphries72, ok, but Emory is rated #2 for spinal surgery. Cedar's Sinai is #1. US news and world report.

tillymack | @tillymack | 7 hours ago

In reply to @ljhumphries72 "@tillymack yes I hurt everyday in multiple places and suffer through intense sciatica along with arms..." + (show)

@ljhumphries72 I've been going to a Schroth practitioner which is nothing like traditional PT. Schroth is recommended for scoliosis but not sure about the other spine issues you mention.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/scoliosis/schroth-method-for-scoliosis
AI overview: The Johns Hopkins Medicine Schroth Method is a specialized, 3-D physical therapy program for scoliosis and kyphosis. It uses customized exercises and angular breathing to de-rotate, elongate, and stabilize the spine, aiming to halt curve progression, reduce pain, and restore posture without surgery.