Yes, I do think that there is something up with the titanium rods, and the fact that they are still using them knowing they dont last as long as they thought is wrong. When they told me I had to have my 1st surgery the doctors told me I would never have to take them out...then I come back 6 years later and im lucky the bars didnt just break in half.


Gerry, I would definitely talk to your doctor who preformed your sugery and talk about possible infection, also having the bars removed.
Before they figured out it was infection, my surgen wanted to take them out 2 years before I had to have surgey again..she said it was 50/50, I would feel better or I wouldnt.
I feel a whole lot better now. I wouldnt doubt it if infection is your problem too.