I had successful fusion of L3, 4 and 5 in 1981 (age 23) to treat spinal tumor and I am also seeking info about the effects of age on spinal fusion. Also had 6 weeks of radiation so that might be a player. Not sure.
Sort of assumed I would get arthritis in my spine, but so far so good. I do get achy feeling in my hip when cold damp weather is coming (one of the sites where some bone was harvested to patch up spine), but it's very minor.
Just wishing to be proactive if that is possible.
Thirty plus years from last surgery and still going strong.
Any info greatly appreciated.
Thank you!