I am sorry to hear your report. I am not an expert, just know a little. I would be worried a bit too and seek another doctor. This kind of thing where you have problems so quick after the first fusions does seem unusual. You need to get better answers from your neruosurgeon, about this test, and then maybe seek another opinion with your latest test. Stay strong. Sometimes people do have second fusions, and turn out just fine. I am one. ginnie

I know this sounds like a super dumb question but after a fusion I should be in perfect alignment? I should not still have a grade 1 slip. Correct?

I do wonder how I am having issues with my SI joints this early on too. Add to that the fact that I have a small amount of bone growth but not what it normally should be, I am beginning to wonder what is going on.

Alignment is not great with my spinal fusions. But he did the best he could do since I reversed the curve of my spine. I was told this normal and that everybody has different outcomes regarding this. When the surgeon does the surgery, it is dependant on each persons problem how well they line up. This is not a reason in itself not to have a good outcome. I sure hope that your continued problem can be addressed. ginnie

Okay, so it isn't abnormal to still be slipped a little That relieves my mind a bit. So thanks! I had a large slip and it was almost bone on bone with those vertabrae. The height between the discs is now normal just still slipped but nowhere near what it was. My NS showed me before and after pics and I am still amazed at how bad my back was to start with and how long I lived with it. I am praying hard for a good result and that it is a matter of time that it heals and the pain stops. THe pain now is worse than the pain before and I would love some relief from that.

Thanks Ginnie

No questions are dumb. We are all learning together here, and welcome all questions, comments, and give some support at the same time. Yes your conditions is a bit unusual with the report, but I would just get that second opinion or third, more information about what is going on the better. Leesa, is the best on research. I am here anytime you need to talk or have a question. I had plenty of my own questions when I faced my fusions. In fact I was a basket case. All turned out OK, and I really hope it can for you too. ginnie

I was bone on bone as well. I have the concern that your pain however should have gone down a bit, not get worse. How far into recovery are you time wise? will reply later, have an appt. Take a deep breath, this can and does have resolution alot. My rod is C3-7 and crooked. first at C6-7 didn't resolve, had another C3-7. I am OK for the most part. I will get back to you. You can PM anytime too. ginnie

I am six months out from surgery. My symptoms match the SI joint issues perfectly. Rolling over in bed, sitting and walking are awful. I stopped pain meds three months ago but am now back on Tramadol. I am going to restart PT and hoping the ESI injections in my SI joint help. Have to call tomorrow to schedule. My CT scan shows mild SI joint changes bilaterally. It is frustrating how the fusoin has already caused issues elsewhere and I am only six months out. It scares me so bad to think of the future and what else is going to wear out and how fast.

Six months was still a bit testy for me. I hope the injection works. I did as much PT as my insurance would let me. If you can do it again that may help. How long did you do the PT for? How far into recovery did you start? I was at 4 weeks, and scared. I sure hope you don't have to do anymore surgery. Do all the other protocals first and try everything that your neurosurgeon gives in tips. Seeking another opinion never hurts. Just keep that journal to bring with you, that really helps them to understand when and where your pain is. Have you tried to sleep on a wedge? ginnie (gel wedge, gel pillow are what I used and still do)

candlegirl i wanted to let you know that doctors do not always put your lumbar spine back to original allighnment,your spine adjust to having anteriorlisthesis and if you put it back in correct allighnment it could cause problems and vertebras could touch one another. i was spondylolisthesis 3 and now a 1.

I did ask and was told that it is much better and cannot always be perfect.

Had my si joint injections and the one side of my back is soooo much better while the other side feels like someone is punching me in the back. Argh.