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you are probably much worse than me, but I got kicked in the back by my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149520/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 4, 2018

@lhoward Hi and Welcome to connect. I learned of your delima thru @colleenyoung and @jenniferhunter So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625871/

Discussion: What occurs if Harrington rods aren’t extended?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2021

Hello Jack, Most of my back is fused but my situation is a little different than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393106/

Discussion: Questions for anyone who has had a FULL SPINAL FUSION

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 13 8:39pm

I'm a 56 year old female planning a full spinal fusion for scoliosis this fall. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/593418/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 10, 2021

I saw a surgeon today. Complex, lumbar stenosis with scoliosis. female, 70, in good health. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276661/

Discussion: Surgery for progressive scoliosis and severe spinal stenosis recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 7 6:51pm

@gently My surgeon at Mayo is Jeremy Fogelson. He is a spine deformity expert neurosurgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172055/

Discussion: MRI results and Pain symptoms not matching. Dr says nothing he can do.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Hello @wiserranter, If you don't mind me asking and if you don't mind sharing, could you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182472/

Discussion: Camptocormia (bent spine syndrome or BSS): Looking for others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2018

I'm not sure if vertiflex was device that a pain mgmt. Dr. suggested he could do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903698/

Discussion: Will lumbar spinal fusion solve my leg pain or just add new pain?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I HAVE CONSULTED WITH THREE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BACK SURGEONS OVER THE PAST 10 YRS AND THEY...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352069/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 20 4:56am

@libertyusa It sounds like you’re facing a complex and frustrating situation with your spinal health, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340851/

Discussion: Spinal Stenosis+Spondylolisthesis+Scoliosis- suddenly are problems

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 4 8:40am

@rae1112 I can understand being worried about a lumbar spine surgery. Since you've already had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220755/

Discussion: Does anyone have foraminal stenosis ?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 24 4:05pm

I have had spinal fusion on L345 and 5 years later screws come out and caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126389/

Discussion: Has anyone had loose screws following lumbar spinal fusion surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Thank you for the information. I am having the Radio Frequency Ablation on both sides sensory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134748/

Discussion: Spinal pain management

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I am a 70 year old female who has never had surgery for my scoliosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624407/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 8, 2021

They can place a larger cage. It requires two surgeons… vascular surgeon and spine surgeon. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064210/

Discussion: 4 level fusion advised...I sent mri and report to Mayo in Scottsdale

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 8, 2024

i have severe scoliosis from childhood polio, and i can only walk about 100 feet without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272069/

Discussion: Spinal stenosis: Relief through exercise

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

Hi, my name is Sandi and I am just here to talk about my experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733321/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2022

Hi, this is @GailB and I have been on the chronic pain Connect site as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128517/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2017

Hi@reneeksmith, Yes this was my first diagnosis with scoliosis. My ob/gyn does a Dexa scan every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846843/

Discussion: Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Hello Everyone! This is Kate. My original surgery for AIS (adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - you’re all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623935/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

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