Question 1

why does pseudoarthrosis occur after harington rod placement?

Accepted Answer

Movement: If there is too much movement or if it becomes infected.

Question 2

i have harrington rods in my back that were put in 18 years ago. could they be causing problems now?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely after this : Time period but you may be  developing adjacent level spine changes  at the level  your rods and fusion ends or you are one of many who would have the typical risk of developing back pain as an adult independent of your prior surgery.  See a spine surgeon if the pain is of concern for you.

Question 3

what does it mean to have harrington rod?

Accepted Answer

Rods for scoliosis: Dr harrington develppedrods to assist inspine deformity corection and fusions these rods are rarely used today dr. Harrington a pioneer upon whose shoulders we all stand. Rafiologist tend to call all spinal rods by this name its like a brand name for rods not used today.

Question 4

what is the normal ?weight?of a harrington rod?

Accepted Answer

Depends on length: Usually only a few ounces.

Question 5

when is it necessary to?take out a harrington rod?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: Some of these are:
rod breaks
rod comes unhooked
fusion fails
rod becomes painful
any problem with the rod or hook.

Question 6

is it possible to move after a harrington rod removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lots of physical therapy and conditioning inceases the rate of success.

Question 7

what kind of routine follow up should a person with harrington rods have over the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are not have any issues or if the issues are stable and mild (like a backache that does not interfere with activities, lifestyle), no follow-up is needed. If you are having new or worsening neurological symptoms (radiating leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness; trouble emptying the bladder), see a spinal specialist.

Question 8

with scoliosis, at what point will harrington rods be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Not Harrington: Most current spine surgeons do not use harrington instrumentation, since there are better corrective techniques with modern instrumentation.  With a major curve over 40 degrees, especially with curve progression, most surgeons would advocate corrective fusion.

Question 9

how rare is it for a harrington rod to start ?poking through surface of skin?

Accepted Answer

Not really rare: The tip can start to protrude through the skin surface as the muscle atrophies around the rod or if the tip comes unhooked or rod breaks, it can press against the skin causing the skin to thin and the tip protrudes.

Question 10

hi sir i am take paroxetine cr 25 mg and deprell tramazodone 50 mg  at night. is it safe  i am worried about side effects.

Accepted Answer

Safe but: I suggest not taking both at the same time. Stagger doses by 3-4 hours.

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Why does pseudoarthrosis occur after harington rod placement?

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I have harrington rods in my back that were put in 18 years ago. could they be causing problems now?

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What does it mean to have harrington rod?

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What is the normal ?weight?of a harrington rod?

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When is it necessary to?take out a harrington rod?

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Is it possible to move after a harrington rod removal?

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What kind of routine follow up should a person with harrington rods have over the lifespan?

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With scoliosis, at what point will harrington rods be helpful?

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How rare is it for a harrington rod to start ?poking through surface of skin?

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Hi sir i am take paroxetine cr 25 mg and deprell tramazodone 50 mg at night. is it safe i am worried about side effects.

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