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Harrington rods and MRI
In 1984 I had 2-10” Harrington rods placed in mid to lower back. At that time my surgeon told me I could never have an...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jul 11, 2025
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Harrington rods and complications
I am new here but like many of you I had scoliosis resulting in surgery, and Harrington Rods .I was 15 and I am 59....
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Sep 18, 2025
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Harrington Rod placement as adult
Hello, I am new here, I had Harrington Rod placement as an adult when I was 28. I am now 51. My rods go from...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Mar 4, 2024
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Harrington Rod and lower back pain
I'm new to this site and hoping someone can help. I received a Harrington Rod for scoliosis at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in 1977....
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Aug 18, 2024
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Harrington rod surgery 40 years ago
I am 53 years old, had Harrington rod for severe scoliosis about 40 years ago (from T3-T12). Had cervical spine fusion of C7-T1 a few...
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Last active: 1 day ago
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What occurs if Harrington rods aren’t extended?
I am looking for any medical Journal papers or research regarding what occurs when Harrington rods are inserted in a child of approximately 8 years...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Oct 11, 2024
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Scoliosis surgery: Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion
I had surgery for scoliosis in 1973, which included Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion of most of my spine. I still have curvature and...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Nov 24, 2025
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45 years post-op spinal fusion w / harrington rod.
Hi I'm new to this site but not to the pain that I know many others go through. A little background I, was fused in...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Dec 19, 2021
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Issues from scoliosis: SI Joint Pain, neuropathy when walking
I had a 60 degree curve in 1973 when I was 16 when they did the surgery to straighten it to 10 degrees and I...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jun 4, 2025