Failed Fusion Fixed With Revision Surgery | The Spine Pro

[@Stroopdoggmom]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am so excited to meet him next week. I pray he can fix the huge mistake. Another doctor has done to me and destroyed my life.

[@w.p.59]

I appreciate the video, as iam awaiting for the same surgery now!

[@imveryhungry112]

Did you fuse your spine??? 😢

[@reality_is_the_key]

I have a failed SI joint fusion. Doctors do this surgery left and right. UNFORTUNATELY, when the fusion fails, there aren't many who are qualified to perform the revision surgery, which leaves us in a horrible situation. They don't know what to do, so they nothing. After nearly 2 years post fusion, I have just now found a doctor who claims to be able to do the revision, but he could be a hack for all I know. Very scary stuff.

[@TheSpinePro]

So sorry for your issues Part of the problem could be that your original issue was not coming from your SI joint. Too many patients have gotten unnecessary SI joint fusion. If you would like, we can set up a in person or telemedicine appointment with Dr. Melamed to go over your issues and to see what recommendations he may have for you. Although Dr. Melamed does not do revision SI joints surgery but certainly he knows the correct surgeon and can guide you if that is what is truly needed. Please feel free to email us [e-mail]

[@Blgtn43]

Thank you. Post SI fusion seven months. Pain is worse than prior to the surgery.

[@KBradAdams]

What are symptoms of a Lumbar Fusion that does not FUSE? Why did no one see the broken rods on an MRI or CT Scan?

[@TheSpinePro]

Increasing Low back pain and possible shooting pain down the leg. It's not that the surgeon doesn't see the broken rods, unfortunately most patients are not told the real truth and some surgeons frankly cover this up. It is a shame that patients are not told the truth. I tell all patients to always seek 2nd and 3rd opinions if they still have pain to make sure nothing is missed.

[@KBradAdams]

@@TheSpinePro Thanks for the reply and the information. I was told by my surgeon after L4/L5 that he is not sure if I am fused or not? It's been a year and 4 months and I just had a CT Scan and he is not sure? I keep thinking my issue is L5/S1 but he keeps going back to L4/L5? I had a diagnostic procedure recently, with an injection of a numbing type lidocaine type medicine with "no" steroid at L5/S1 to see if I got relief. I knew it would only last about 4 or 5 hours and I absolutely did feel better. My hip and butt pain went away and I was able to move better than I have in the last year, which I assumed would tell him that L5/S1 is the issue? I was supposed to have surgery in August where my surgeon was going to go in and check L4/L5 and if he felt movement refuse that level then fuse L5/S1, but my surgeon left the practice a week ago so now I am scrambling to find other surgeons to talk with.

[@TheSpinePro]

@@KBradAdamsyou are correct that about your assessment about L5-S1 based on the diagnostic injection. sorry about your ordeal. happy to discuss your case in person or via telehealth appt. please reach out to my office [e-mail] or 424-21-SPINE

[@KBradAdams]

@@TheSpinePro Thanks Doc! I will reach out if I don't feel comfortable with the surgeons I speak with soon. I do have a recent CT Scan and MRI but going to do another MRI in about 2 weeks paying out of pocket just because I think the hip butt and pain at the top of my foot is something new that started about 3 months ago. Thanks again.

[@TheSpinePro]

@@KBradAdams ok sure happy to evaluate. Also depending on your imaging you might be a candidate for endoscopic spine surgery and and not need fusion at L5-S1

[@efrainlopez7157]

Where is your clinic? Please

[@alistkz]

I’m going through the same thing right now, 2 years after my fusion there is no sing of any bones being fused. I’m in pain and don’t know what to do. My doctor recommends to leave it how it is or try and refuse it again.

[@jeanpichardo87]

Why you don’t go for a revision surgery and refuse? If it didn’t fused that’s what you need to do.

[@TheSpinePro]

Please call us 424-21-SPINE or email us [e-mail] for in person or virtual appointment. Dr. Melamed has much experience dealing with many revision surgeries and has helped countless patients. Make sure you have adequate intake of Vit D3 + K2 and Calcium

[@imveryhungry112]

You need new fusion? 😊

[@doesntmatter7576]

Same Same Same ! I’m nearly 3 yrs post op, 6 large screws in my pelvis and they are coming out. Zero bone growth and the pain is 1 million times worse. Want them out ! My body is rejecting this. Neurosurgeons are removing and not replacing with any more hardware !

[@imveryhungry112]

@@doesntmatter7576 what about another fusion?

[@HypotheticalX]

Hey doc how do I get an online consultation with you? I’m from a country far from yours and it’s impossible to reach you. I had a L4-5 fusion 5months ago due to debilitating low back pain (suspected L4-5 disc degeneration). Couldn’t sit/stand/walk more than 10-15min at a time without bad low back pain and also a sensation of heaviness in my back like I’m carrying extra weight in my low back. That heaviness was felt on my legs. After the surgery my back pain actually increased along with heaviness sensation. Now my foot hurts bad. Can’t walk more than 15-20min without horrible pain in my feet. I don’t know what to do now. Can you help me in any way?

[@TheSpinePro]

please email us [e-mail] to set up virtual appointment. Dr. Melamed has many patients from out of country and overseas whom he has helped with virtual appointments and evaluations

[@tonyc6331]

I would like to know too ..

[@ronaldsheppard2594]

Can a failed fusion that did not fuse L4/L5 that was done entering from the back, be re done by entering from the front? or would they need to do it the same way?

[@TheSpinePro]

yes that is in fact the best way of dealing with and this is how i salvage these failed lumbar fusions

[@stitch2499]

they went thur the front with me. biggest mistake ever..on total disability now.. please be careful getting it done.. talk to your Dr... God bless everyone here. amen

[@ronaldsheppard2594]

@@stitch2499 Sorry to hear that! What happened? Did they mess up something.

[@stitch2499]

@@ronaldsheppard2594 hello Sir. Thank you for getting back with me. My back surgery was alot to it. They went thur the front then the back with the metal etc.. when I woke up I realized that it went wrong big time..now no Doctors will give me the time of day.. it does work for some people..worse part. No family or friends.. got my dog..thank you jesus.. amen..Please keep safe sir.. take care..

[@kevinhall3914]

@@stitch2499 I had the same thing front and back and I’m in constant pain and burning!!! How do you cope???

[@julierogers4473]

I need help! 9 months out of a TLIF with rivison on L4 5. Now I'm worse now than I was before. L5S1 is a non fusion and a loose screw

[@TheSpinePro]

Please call us 424-21-SPINE or email us [e-mail] for in person or virtual appointment. Dr. Melamed has much experience dealing with many revision surgeries and has helped countless paitients

[@mlcs179]

Sounds like medical negligence the first time

[@106ramona]

Hi, dr Melamed My daughter is 17 years old now. She had spinal fusion in November 2021. She had the fusion from t3 to L4 . It is been almost 2 years and she still in a lot pain . She can not walk for to long, she can not sit for to long. She had been home school. She went back to school after surgery but she was not able to handle it. We leave in NY. My question if she is in so much pain after all this time I believe something is wrong ? Please help!!!

[@education7281]

Sorry to hear this. I have severe s oliosus as well, what did your previous surgeon mention could be happening?

[@drdanleydna4658]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@Spotty2Hotty1]

What diet was he doing?

[@TheSpinePro]

anti-inflammatory diet

[@tonymaurice4157]

I had failed back surgery with the titanium barricade device and I'm still suffering can you please help me I have MR i's and cat scans don't charge me $500 for a phone call Opinion

[@TheSpinePro]

Please call us 424-21-SPINE or email us [e-mail] for in person or virtual appointment. Dr. Melamed has much experience dealing with many revision surgeries and has helped countless patients

[@Crusader1984]

If you have back problems and have had previous surgeries you should never pick up your kids and go off routing anyways it’s done it’s over with it’s just stupid to try to continue on your life when your body has changed

[@sherrythiel6505]

Did you go after surgeon legally?I’m dealing with something similar and am curious how the legal route went? If it’s med mal, negligence or personal injury

[@yolandaowens4748]

I'll probably never be able to move again 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I'm not sure what they did to me but I had my surgery last December and I still can't move

[@TheSpinePro]

We are very sorry about what happened to you. It certainly does not sound normal. We’re happy to set up an evaluation with Dr. Melamed if you wish to. This can be done in person or with TeleVideo

[@yolandaowens4748]

@TheSpinePro yes please 🙏🏿 I would definitely love to speak to someone I would really appreciate it 😊

[@yolandaowens4748]

@TheSpinePro what state are you in I'm in Colorado

[@TheSpinePro]

@@yolandaowens4748 please email us [e-mail] so we can set up your virtual TeleVideo appointments. We’re going to need some updated imaging as well. We are located in Beverly Hills California but about a third of our patients are from out of state and out of country.

[@imveryhungry112]

Maybe you need a spine fusion? 😊