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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

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

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

Hi Nadine! I wasn’t diagnosed with Scoliosis until Dec 2023 following an xray. My doctor told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372608/

Discussion: My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

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

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. :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

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: Had Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, Spinal stenosis? Surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 6, 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

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

I had a T10 to pelvis fusion, along with bilateral sacroilliac fusions 10 months ago at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531975/

Discussion: Proposed Spinal Fusion T-10 to pelvis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 21 9:58am

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 GERDS meds have contributed to DDD and osteoporosis?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

Hi Cori, You're welcome! Great Job on scheduling those appointments. I didn't check out UCSF very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351322/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

I can attest that the numbness from a surgical incision takes years, if not decades. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314786/

Discussion: Will I ever recover from my operation for spinal stenosis?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: May 28, 2025

Hi CL, I am 67 and just had spine surgery by Jeremy Fogelson at Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352194/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

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

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

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

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