This is information which this site really helps recognize possibilites we never even knew. With one another, we are provided with sources, questions, sites to look into. I think all this is great. I would hope most of us do not panic; but good to know this problem is out there.

(Doc..really do appreciate the info you provide and hope the panic concerns do not outweigh your continued research.)

Hopefully the manufacturers would inform doctors about the possibility, as well as the manufacturer working to resolve as many risks as possible. As we well know...all surgeries are a risk. Whether or not to do so requires much forethought and research.

I really appreciate 6yrslater for providing us with this info. I do believe she is interested in knowing if there are any other fusions that may have had similiar problems. If there are....would be good to hear from them as well.


Gerry