I am so sorry you have to endure this kind of thing. I am glad you got the test and all. I wonder why he didn't do an MRI? I did look at the pictures, and clearly see the bend, and where the break is. I also understand what he intends to do with fusing to your pelvis. Is he the only doctor you have seen with this new current problem? Have you seen a neurologist?
I do know that some mobility would be lost, simply because of the solid rod, going to the pelvis, twisting side to side etc, bending over, would be compromised. I am fused C3-7 and it did stop me from being able to drive at night. Twisting back over my shoulder is not so good. I do know that removing old hardware and putting all this new in will be hard on you. Please dicuss pain medications completely before you decide to do this proceedure. You have a right to be kept comfortable and not in intolerable pain. If you have a pain specialist, this would be the time to dicuss this. I was on pain meds before my second fusion. At the time of the surgery, they did not consider that I had been on medications for years, and I did not receive enough in my opinion after my surgery. There was no dicussion between my pain specialist, and the neruo surgeon who did my surgery. My son had to intervene to get them to discuss the issue. Those things need to be talked about before you go in OK? I am not sure you really have an option, as this verterbre really does look damaged. My neck did the same kind of bending as you are presenting. I did not have a break, but one folded over another etc.
Please let me know how you get along. I do care, and I really will keep you in my prayers. I wish there was something I could do for you. ginnie