Common Problems After Spinal Fusion Surgery

[@jazmineroy2384]

i had a spinal fusion and discectomy and the difference is night and day. Numbness, weakness is gone. its been almost 2 weeks but I feel so much better

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[@hazharenglish7266]

Can i talk to you please? I have a severe curve and I’m about having the spinal fusion

[@niasemii]

​@@hazharenglish7266me too!! Did you have yours already?

[@mattgohlke8216]

Same. My surgery was 5 weeks ago. My legs are cured. My back is still very weak and I have days where I have shooting pains and I hope thats normal.

[@jazmineroy2384]

@@hazharenglish7266 If they are saying you should do it, I say do it! I'm not at 100% but compared to presurgery, I'm so much better! Physical therapy has been a great help too

[@samueleasterling476]

Im 41 years old now at age 38 I was picking up some materials and my back went out i thought, i laid there and then finished working in major pain. I went to Neurosurgeon that week and i broke both L2 pars, L2 vertebrae collapsed shattered and shifted. I have dextro curvature in all 5 lumber, pinched spinal cord, 4 herniated disc and 3 bulging disc. I had to go 2.5 years before i could have surgery because of no insurance, i was also self employed. 2.5 years later we did laminectomy, donor material, i think a new vertebrae and fusion. Its been 10 months, i no longer walk with a walker and dont contemplate suicidal thoughts as much any more. However i still have tremendous nerve damage and constant muscle spasms. Im shooting for a normal life where i can feel productive. I can also no longer do the occupation i was in, have to find a new career. Thats my story. I hope the best to the rest.

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[@imveryhungry112]

You did all that damage lifting materials? How heavy were the materials?

[@samueleasterling476]

@imveryhungry112 it was several layers of sod I picked up. No more than 100 lbs max. But in its defense, I lived a very active sport and just physical youth. My work history is full of manual labor and years of 12-16 hour days. So, I had acquired a lot of abuse on my body. I actually go back to the neurologist on Aug 9 and 14th for nerve and muscle testing and work. I developed a little neuropathic problem because of the duration of the pinched sciatica and spinal canal. It sucks that I take 300 mg of lyrica, a couple of muscle relaxers and valium on a daily basis. I have been out of work for 3.5 years now and no workmen comp or benefits. Been living off of savings and personal retirement. Sometimes, it doesn't take much for life to slap you and turn you 180° around

[@imveryhungry112]

@@samueleasterling476 I feel you man. I am 42 years old and the doctors want to fuse my neck due to military injuries. I understand. Honestly tho brother, picking up 100 lbs straight off the ground is just really really dangerous unless you have just absolutely perfect form. Even then its dangerous. If you were doing that on a regular basis man im surprised you didnt get hurt earlier.

[@samueleasterling476]

@imveryhungry112 I'm sorry about that man and your pain. Yeah I know I abused my body to much and now pay the price.

[@allthingsmarva]

My neurosurgeon removed my screws in August 2023. Doing great now.

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[@babarhussian8048]

Sir how are you now?

[@Bullfrog-py9qt]

Wait so after they do spinal fusion they have to go back in and remove screws?

[@sheliam.asiriuwa9868]

I had my L4/L5 done in 2018! The pain never stops 😢. One of my screws was placed in my back at a angle 😢!!!! Jesus Christ help me. I was injured on my job and I had to get a lawyer in order to get a MRI 😢( I had worked there for 28 years at the time)! Let’s not talk about the rods, the burning sensation that I have been experiencing since October 2017! The burning 🔥 radiating pain all the way down my left side. The burning sensation where I was cut at. The surgery was to last 1 1/2 hours no sir it was 7.5 hours. A disease specialist came in because my white blood cells were many. The man cut my bladder and never told me. It took my ob/gyn to see this . I was sent to a neurologist. Jesus. I can be a meteorologist for the area I live in.

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[@mattgohlke8216]

Thats why I don't use workers comp for anything I just use my health insurance and it is what it is. I say I got hurt at home. Workers comp will just fight you every inch of the way.

[@JamesEvans-y6l]

C6/c7 didn’t fuse what are my options

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[@suestary3743]

Husband had accident in 1987. 2 rods and a bone graft because his back was broken. Now he is hurting below the end of the rods.

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[@mayanncutamora6299]

Done with tlif l5-s1 surgery a year ago. But still there is pain in my left lower extremity. Still with numbness. 😢.

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[@tiffsaver]

I find it absolutely SHOCKING that after so many years of spinal fusion surgery, there has been ZERO actual research data collected to ascertain the actual long-term effectiveness of the procedure!!! This is completely insane in my view, a blight upon the entire reputation of sound medical science and technique.

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[@carszone3474]

I had a spinal fusion surgery past 5 months ago i am having trouble in bending i can bend only a little bit

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[@TRK1114]

Good morning sir I had tlif for l5 and S1 and l4 disectomy one month back I have no issues but when ever I lye down and get up from bed I have pain over left backside of my hip but I don't have that pain when I sit in toilet or chair or I walk and I get some hamstring pain over my right buttocks and right leg cough muscles I asked my doctor he said it's piriform muscle pain it will gradually decrease and he said me not sit in chair for long time coz it had no cushion in it but I sat for long time does that cost the pain plz help me

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[@usdebbie55]

I have these problems

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[@Neecee615]

My spinal fusion was a major malpractice surgery. I was paralyzed from the waist down all because the doctor left a piece of flesh on my spine and I never fully recovered, I've been partially paralyzed ever since.

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[@imveryhungry112]

What part of your spine did they fuse? Neck or back?

[@johnmitchell8925]

This was a great discussion. I unfortunately was talked into a lower back and neck fusion for degenerative disc disease The neurosurgeon said i had no other options Its been hell Im finally in pain management after many years of not getting any relief . Im still suffering but at least my 2 hydrocodone they allow me each day give me the ability to get a few things done.Please dont let them fuse your spine untill you have exhausted all other options

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[@Healthyhealings]

After 14 spine surgeries and entire lumbar level being fused I have 1 MAJOR COMMENT: ONCE YOU START THIS “PROCESS “ IT IS NEVER ENDING!!!!!! BE PREPARED

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[@AllisonWenger-hk4od]

Have idiopathic severe "S" curve scoliosis found at age 10. I have had 4 full spinal fusions since age 12. First didn't take, second at age 14 to correct it. Then a full revision done in 2009 which was 2 separate surgeries. In through front to add a carbon disc where one was crushed. Then through the back for full hardware removal and new hardware placement. While healing my spine broke just above the upper most fusion. Had another surgery going through my right side to fix broken spine. I am now 56 years old and in horrific whole body chronic pain daily. Wish I never had any surgeries for scoliosis! All I want to do now is die and be at peace. Please think carefully before undergoing spinal fusion!

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[@julienestella]

Alisson I had a very intense healing experience with Jesus Christ after i exhausted myself going to many doctors in different nations and hearing the same: pain management, surgery blábláblá… I finally gave all to God and trusted him. The hands of man is too scary … Believe me. You are young. You have a lot to live. Jesus Christ can surprise you in any moment the way he did with me. You want to live. You don’t want to die. You want the pain to die not you. From now on think about healing overcome. Have faith!! Love from Brasil 🇧🇷 ✝️⛪️🕊️🥰

[@Alwaysandforever-tk6gt]

God bless you ❤ please hang in there ❤️

[@1hoodnerd]

Many great points in the video! Love that u spoke about fragmented treatment as this is very common & had often been my experience in the past. A comprehensive approach is much more successful! Signed woman with over 11 levels of spinal fusion (approx 15 yrs out from surgery w/ severe case of approx 55 degree majority thoracic curve & now curvature approx 13 degrees). A possible surgery for the future? Very possible as u stated. But I have NO regrets!!! I’m hoping more studies are done re: long term effects of patients surgery vs. no surgery. Love this channel! ❤

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[@babblesp1367]

I had a fusion, laminectomy, and microdiscectomy at L4-S1, but not due to scoliosis. I had spondylolisthesis that resulted from me falling and breaking my back as a child. My vertebrae was slipped enough that it required surgery. I was skipped over and physical therapy or pain management because I was so severe. My surgery was in 2017. My fall was in the late 80’s. I went that many years with no treatment as I was only like 10 years old when I fell. I was grounded that day and I wasn’t supposed to go anywhere. I did, and I fell. I was afraid I’d get in trouble, so I didn’t say anything. Paybacks suck. I deal with pain everyday. I don’t see pain management or any other doctor though. I use hot tubs a lot, I stretch a lot, and I relax when I need to. I consider myself lucky I’m still walking. I’m still not sure if I will always be able to. I’ve been told I have fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis too. I still work full time, but I don’t know if I always will be able to.

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[@mattgohlke8216]

I'm having the same surgery next week. For an injury I got around 10 years old , same thing. So, you're saying the surgery didnt help you? I havent worked this year because I cant even be on my feet for an hour straight, or any other position for that matter. Pissing myself, ciatica on the left, numb burning on the right in my legs. If this surgery isnt gonna help, I don't know if its worth doing.

[@babblesp1367]

@@mattgohlke8216 I was around 10 years old when my injury happened as well. The surgery helped me, but it doesn’t cure the pain. I didn’t have the burning in my legs either, however, I was to the point that I HAD TO HAVE IT. I had NO other option. If I wouldn’t have had the surgery, I’d probably be paralyzed right now. So, yes, it did help. Unfortunately, it’s not a cure all.

[@imveryhungry112]

​@@mattgohlke8216if your passing yourself you have to have surgery

[@janistotham-davies4300]

My fusion with rods and screws has been an utter disaster!

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[@maxinehillary9136]

If it’s been a year since the fusion and you are fused successfully, have them remove the hardware. It’s a game changer.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Just like big pharmaceutical Your just a number and a pay day for the surgeon and the hospital They will kick you to the curb after they make their money off the surgery So Sorry So 😔 😔 NEXT

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[@janistotham-davies4300]

Having a laminectomy is the reason that spinal fusion fails, never have a laminectomy, not ever!

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[@JB-qw2jk]

I had a laminectomy and discectomy about 14 years ago. Still get discomfort and dull ache at times but my nerve pain is gone. I have often wondered about the long term effect on stability and lateral integrity of the affected vertebra, but for me there was no choice. I wouldn’t agree no laminactomy but it’s also not something to go into without research.

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

I cant speak for others but i can tell you what im going thru. First off i had the rods and screws put in my back. A month later getting out of bed i felt a sharp pain. Went to the surgeon for a follow up. Was informed one of the screws broke. Went in for surgery to replace the screw. Maybe a month later started feeling pain again. Went for a follow up and was informed the replacement screw was coming out of my back. Went in for surgery again where he replaced the screw with a bigger screw. Im in so much pain from that bigger screw that i cant stand up straight and im in pain all the time. The surgeon suggested i have an SCS put in my back. Did that, didnt work. Now i have went to a revisionist surgeon. He is going to remove all the shit in my back. I pray i am like i was before all of this craziness. I have so many scars on my back that it looks like hamburger. If you can avoid surgery DO IT.

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[@sebastianbillings7807]

Is it possible an infection or hematoma in proximity to the surgical site cause the fusion to fail ? I had a fever for a week or two but the hospital ignored it because it wasn’t over 102° but it was frequently over a hundred.( At one point briefly crested 102) I had shakes and chills. Fever went away but during that time the pain was unimaginable.. It sounded like in the movies when they’re taking a bullet out in a warehouse w crude tools- they did a ct a month later and there was a 6*7cm hematoma. This eventually went away I did better for a while eventually, but have ended up not much better than pre op at one year. What I’m wondering is…. Is it possible the hematoma and complications interrupted or caused damage that wouldn’t show up on an mri or ct. but did somehow affect the fusion process ?

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[@Devspark2008]

Is there any risk for discectomy. I bulged my l4 l5 and dr is suggesting for lumbar discectomy

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[@supernova44]

I have mild scoliosis, stenosis, cervicothoracic spondylosis, DDD, and arthritis in thoracic spine. Prior TLIF L4-S1 and auto fusion from adjacent segment at L3-4. It all started from L4-5 central disc herniation and L5-S1 left lateral HNP. Post op recurring HNP with retrolisthesis at L4-5 after microdiscectomy. My whole spine has been affected over the years since lumbar surgery due to arthritis I believe. Can’t do chiropractic care bc of my pump and SCS. I get ESIs nerve blocks and RFAs. Nerve ablation every 6 months at thoracic bc the pain goes to my ribs and chest as well as muscle spasms. What caused thoracic scoliosis and is there anything else I can try?Thanks ☺️👍

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[@j.rogercavanaugh3971]

I had a hip replacement in 2020. It went ok till after a few months the hip joint began sublexing. My surgeon felt it sublexing but at the same time we couldn’t get it to sublex when doing a fleuroscopy. I worked on strengthening and it quit sublexing. In August 2023, I had 2 fusions done. One at L2-L3 lateral cut and one at L5-S1, anterior cut. Then I had a huge herniation at L2-L3 and had revision surgery which was a laminectamy, disectomy and fusion, posterior cut. This cured everything! I felt great! Then in June 2024, I began experiencing hip pain which has since became unbearable. What’s your diagnosis of this? I felt better than I have in years, then my hip replacement began hurting! I’m sad, angry, depressed, and don’t know what to do…

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[@carolynhamilton3316]

No way for another surgery one cervical lam with fusion,is all I can stand! I’m 80 and that surgery almost killed me

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[@VENTUREVOYAGERS949]

Laminecting I spine decompression fuxion fixata Will the rods and plates be removed later and is there is there any risk ?

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[@grandpajoe9851]

My Lumbar curve has exceeded 25 degrees and we are exploring surgery now, VA has transferred my treatment to KU hospital, thank God

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[@bimsweddingcards4900]

sir iam lived in kerala alpy District my problem scoliosis 48% age 36 scope of brace please reply

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[@Alwaysandforever-tk6gt]

Thank you for this 👍🏽

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[@salty1467]

I was fused from T2-L2 to correct a 75 degree scoliosis, the surgery went fabulously and my curve was reduced to about 10 degrees. I am currently 3 weeks post op and only experiencing pain caused by tight muscles, which is a lot better than before the surgery where I was in pain everyday and had trouble breathing. I am truly blessed to have had such a successful surgery and I hope everyone else who is suffering may find their solution ❤❤

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