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4.5 years post l4, l5, s1 fusion. pain in fusion area with pain radiating down r leg. also some "tearing" feeling down right butt cheek. is this ok?
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Is this new?: It would help to know if this problem is new or not. It is possible that some problem with a lower level nerve is causing the feeling in your gluteal region. Normally, a fusion prevents this problem, but only for those levels. Could there be a problem below the fusion now? It is a good idea to check if it is new. If this is not new, perhaps some unhealed nerve damage is the cause.
Answered 4/18/2018
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