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Sat, 07/11/2009 - 10:30
Anterior and Posterior Post OP Spinal Fusion Rd Breaking
so what are the percentages of my steel rod breaking, my surgery was July 31,2008, can my rod break or slip, can i die if it breaks, idk?!
Hello Katie, and welcome! I guess a little background is in order! Why are you asking this question, are you having increased pain, or weird "feelings" around the site? If so, you should probably call your doctor as soon as possible and let them know.
Good luck!
~kat (my posts are from my own experiences only, I'm NOT a Doctor!)
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"Whyme" previously known (or unknown) as "Jusserfinn"
Where did my sig go?
For some history, I guess just click on my name
Prior to my surgery, my surgeon told me I had a small chance of having a broken rod, but he said these do not generally cause too much of a problem and are usually left as is. If it causes a problem, the rod can be removed after fusion has taken place, at which time the rods are actually no longer needed. He said that my fused spine will be stronger than the rods.
Surgery aged 57 for Scoliosis
Laminectomies, Osteotomies and Fusion T4-pelvis
using autograft, allograft and BMP
March 3, 2009, Brisbane, Australia.
Curve corrected from 68 degrees to 22 and spine de-rotated.