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I had a spinal fusion a few years ago. do i ever need to go back and have the screws checked? or do they stay in place forever?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: You should contact your surgeon and find out when he/she would like to see you. It is important to have follow-up to assess the fusion and make sure the screws/rods are intact.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Yes: Screws are followed until a solid fusion is seen screw good at 18 momths stay good for life with a solid fusion.
Answered 1/22/2012
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Screws stay: I hope you completed your follow-up with your surgeon. The instrumentation is generally intended to stay.
Answered 8/31/2014
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