Question 1

can you give me some symptoms of spinal fusion hard wear rejection and or infection?

Accepted Answer

Fever, Chills, drain: Signs of infection after spinal fusion surgery are similar to other signs of injections, namely fevers, shaking chills, swelling, redness or drainage from your incision.  Rejection of spinal hardware does not exist  and with these symptoms, infection must be suspected.

Question 2

what should i expect with spine fusion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spine Fusion: Lumbar fusion is more difficult to heal than cervical in most cases. More muscle is moved, so more soreness after. Minimally invasive techniques seem to be less painful and certainly are associated with less bleeding. Hospital stays are in the 2-3 day range for most lumbar fusions. Cervical fusion is usually outpatient or overnight. Arm pain gone quickly, sore throat for a couple days. Quick retrn.

Question 3

can loosening screws in spine fusion be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The loose body can cause pain or become source of infection or could be asymptomatic

Question 4

how does a spine fusion surgery work for your spine?

Accepted Answer

Stability stops pain: The spine is made up of many moving parts, joints, ligaments, bones and disks.  When the parts become damaged, unstable or worn, movement becomes painful.  A spinal fusion takes the moving segments and makes them stiff by growing bone across them.  Once the movement stops, it's no longer painful.  You will lose some mobility and it is possible to develope problems at adjacent spinal levels.

Question 5

what will i go through during a spine fusion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spine fusion : It's a big undertaking.  Recovery can take 6 weeks to 4 to 6 months.  Fusions are indicated when there is instability in the spine with nerve compression.  Fusions for degen discs or black disc disease  with back pain  is controversial.

Question 6

what to do if i have an anterior and posterior spine fusion?

Accepted Answer

Spine fusion: An anterior and posterior fusion is the best option to obtain a solid fusion. Often eliminating the mechanical back pain will lead to improved range of motion in the low back and reduced radiating leg pain. Maximum wound healing is 6 weeks and a completed fusion occurs in 100 days but may take up to a year in people who smoke.

Question 7

can you tell me about an anterior and posterior spine fusion?

Accepted Answer

These surgeries are : Typically for revision(repeat) surgery or for more complex deformity surgery or in cases where there may be also a concern for the fusion healing.  In means a surgical approach to front of spine as well as another from the posterior or back into the spine to allow more correction of any curvature, placement of more bone graft material for better fusion healing rates usually using more implants.

Question 8

is it possible spine fusion break down?

Accepted Answer

Spinal fusion: Yes it is possible for a spinal fusion to fail.  This possibility is best discussed with your surgeon to evaluate and to start proper treatment for your condition.

Question 9

how do i tell if spine fusion will work?

Accepted Answer

Fusion confusion: There are many reasons a spine fusion can be recommended.  For back pain, a fusion should only be considered as a last resort after all other options (PT, injections: facet joint, sacroiliac joint) have been performed and no relief has been achieved.   If you have slippage of a vertebrae (spondylolisthesis) or have fractured a vertebrae and the spine is unstable then fusion may be the best option.

Question 10

how long till i can bowl after spine fusion?

Accepted Answer

Bowling: Given the physical requirements for bowling such as trunk flexion and swinging of a heavy object in one arm, your fusion should be fairly well healed before return to this activity.  Lumbar fusions generally require 3 months for early signs of fusion that are needed for return to normal activity.

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