I had successful fusion of L3, 4 and 5 in 1981 (age 23) to treat spinal tumor and I am also seeking info about the effects of age on spinal fusion. Also had 6 weeks of radiation so that might be a player. Not sure.
Sort of assumed I would get arthritis in my spine, but so far so good. I do get achy feeling in my hip when cold damp weather is coming (one of the sites where some bone was harvested to patch up spine), but it's very minor.
Just wishing to be proactive if that is possible.
Thirty plus years from last surgery and still going strong.
Any info greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by TheBridge
I received a L3/L4/L5 fusion in 1963. Highly successful.
Even survived a 100+mph motorcycle accident. Walked away from it.
But now it appears that I've arrived at being old & have thoracic degeneration "issues" that are giving me leg problems.
I'm seeking information on what happens when the lumbar area has been immobilized & those lumbar forces now get pushed into the thoracic area. After a while (48 years) I suspect the poor ol' thoracic guys are a tad over stressed.
Where do I look for information?
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