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Hi Kate, I’m in a similar condition as you. Fused in 1974 from T3-L4 with one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624053/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 7, 2021

I've had Harrington rods in my spine for 27 years. I was diagnosed with scoliosis at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128528/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

Hi Sutherlin. I just read your original post. I, too had a harrington rod placed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128511/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2017

Good Morning, I am turning 67 tomorrow and will be having spinal surgery and Bilateral S.I....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274863/

Discussion: Scoliosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 5 12:21pm

Hello, and thank you for your help in steering me to the proper group! I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317324/

Discussion: Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Oh boy - I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Trust me, I WISH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128529/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 6, 2019

@julieannejp Hi Julieanne, read your post and am so sorry your pain is not getting any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83171/

Discussion: Scoliosis surgery: Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2021

LHoward, I can see the difference in the curvature of the spine between the 2 x-rays....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625896/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2021

Thanks for the info about stem cells. I will look into that. I have a Herrington...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128498/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 10, 2017

@billandri Hello. Thanks for asking the question and cervical spine surgery is a big step. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244306/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt successfully with Cervical stenosis without surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 3, 2019

Kathy W, 58 years old, had Herrington rods when I was 15, replacement rods when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149521/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2018

Hi all ..... my oldest daughter, who is now 46 was diagnosed with scoliosis at about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149465/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

SueE. ...... if you had the Herrington Rods, I don't understand why your ribcage is twisted....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82592/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2016

Hi there; I had two laminectomies done ( unsuccessful) so last November a surgeon did decompression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90088/

Discussion: Spinal Fusion of L1-L4: Managing pain, what works for you?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2016

Hi there .... My daughter, who is now 45, was diagnosed with an S curve scoliosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82582/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 29, 2016

jcwithpain 123, what spine levels did your harrington's involve? You might describe the area of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969746/

Discussion: Harrington rods

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I don't know about the 20% discrepancy. When my daughter would see her Orthopedist, he held...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82586/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2016

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