Should I have Spinal Fusion? | Pros and Cons of Scoliosis Surgery

[@firstanama4573]

I had mine 18 years ago and suffering past 5 years. Overtime fusion caused kyphosis of my neck, severe pelvic floor dysfunction, venous insufficiency and myofascial and nerve pain. If you can avoid the surgery and try scroth therapy first. Understandably you might need the surgery. The surgeons will not tell you about the long term issues most of the time. I also have EDS which was unknown at the time I had surgery.

[@firstanama4573]

My fusion is T1-L5

[@annuaan]

At what level your fusion is??

[@rubystone2502]

I know you meant well, but can’t have a fusion removed. You can have the hardware removed once your fusion is complete but the fusion is impossible to remove because it is literally your spine once the bone graft has fused to it

[@behappybehappy2966]

Thanks for your sharing! God Bless You!

[@artninjapr8310]

In u r opinion on long term basis what is better to leave curve untreated or get spinal fusion

[@sarahlouise4066]

It’s different for everyone depending on their curve. But for me it was definitely best that I had the spinal fusion, it has allowed me a normal life which I may not of had if I didn’t have the surgery

[@artninjapr8310]

@@sarahlouise4066 - What degree of curve u had n which region of spine is fused, any complications after surgery except Pain

[@reyesben]

What type of pain do you experience since having surgery? Our appointment is tomorrow to discuss this

[@sarahlouise4066]

Sorry for the late reply, usually ‘aching’ type pain in my lower back that comes on later in the day. Hope your appointment went well

[@qaasimzahid2528]

I wish I had seen your vlogs a year ago otherwise I wouldn’t have done the surgery

[@lunablossom5241]

why is that so? how did your surgery go?

[@thibaultlafargue8259]

why ?

[@radical8039]

Why? How did it go?