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@lisa7777 It sounds like you have degeneration caused by arthritis, that was my problem. Did I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315441/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

I had spinal fusion with the Harrington rod in 1974 when I was 14. Military doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149475/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2018

I find this myofascial release therapy interesting. I also had a spinal fusion down my back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328714/

Discussion: 45 years post-op spinal fusion w / harrington rod.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Hello @jenniferhunter, Thank you for your response... I thought I had a surgeon picked out but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890775/

Discussion: Which Surgeon for Transverse L5-S1 and Spondylolisthesis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I always want to learn, even just to know or make suggestions to the Dr's. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098825/

Discussion: Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

@recoverychris I had a fusion surgery on my back just last month at Mayo clinic at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128532/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2020

Hi @lisa7777 . I'm in a similar situation to you. Harrington rods at age 16 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126448/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Dearest sueblue, one of my best friends wears a "suit" for her scoliosis and it actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325401/

Discussion: severely bent over

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 18, 2020

I had a fusion in 1975 just having turned 16. my curve was 64/32 with internal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169488/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Hi all! I am almost 53 years old. I am introduced myself to the group. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149554/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2019

Hello. :D The term spinal stenosis was never mentioned to me. Originally back in 1982 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290312/

Discussion: Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2020

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

@JustinMcClanahan - thank you so much for starting this discussion. I've been looking for a place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149316/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 29, 2017

Hello, I also had 2 Harrington rods inserted in 1982, then wore a body brace for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328703/

Discussion: 45 years post-op spinal fusion w / harrington rod.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2020

With a general understanding of spinal stenosis is corrected by straightening the spine using the "Harrington...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097670/

Discussion: Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879167/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I'm not sure what diagnosis you are referring to - there are many spinal abnormalities. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329083/

Discussion: Deformity of the Spine. (Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, ETC.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2020

I have had 4 fusions. 2 with my bone on S1-L5-L4. Then 20 years later L4-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217030/

Discussion: open vs minimally invasive lunbar laminectomy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 20 1:29am

I believe you are talking about RFA or radio frequency ablation. As I wrote, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098838/

Discussion: Ablation for lower back pain L4-5 S1

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

We are the same in some areas. I had my Harrington rods put in when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922627/

Discussion: Can long term medication have contributed to DDD and osteoprosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

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