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04-01-2015, 07:06 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi all,
I have L5-L6 and L6-S1 fusions (I have an extra lumbar vertabrae) performed seperately a few years ago after years of pain following L5/6 herniation and microdiscection. Even after surgery I still have significant lumbar pain and have been unable to return to my active sporting life. On top of this I have a chronic axonal sensory neuropathy caused by a neurological antibody, so unrelated to the back problems. I use a crutch to walk. 12 months ago I had a followup scan as I was experiencing neck and mid back pain in addition to the lumbar nightmare. There were mild bulges of the C6-C7 and T11-T12 discs. At the time my neurosurgeon was happy to continue with a conservative treatment approach, but did mention the possibility of fusing the thoracic joint if not resolved. After a followup scan this week the bulges are still present and my pain is, if anything, worse. The scan mentions in addition a focal right foraminal L5-L6 disc protrusion (!! the disc is removed!!??) and narrowing of the ipsilateral intervertebral foramen, and facet arthrosis at L5 to S1. I have two questions: Does anyone else have experience of this sort of report after lumbar fusion and at what stage of pain and/or herniation has anyone had thoracic fusion? Thanks for any comments, Mairi ___________________________ 1997 - bilateral carpal tunnel decompression after pregnancy 2010 - L5-L6 discectomy after posterior disc herniation 2011 - L5-L6 ALIF 2013 - L6-S1 ALIF 2015 - diagnosed chronic axonal sensory neuropathy, awaiting treatment options |
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