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Lower lumbar fusion years later #7618426 07/03/22 11:27 AM 07/03/22 11:27 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky K kytrapper OP trapper
kytrapper OP trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky	I had L4-L5 fused around 15 years ago. Best thing I ever did. Now the S1 at the bottom is giving me a few problems. Has anyone been in the same boat? I believe with the fusion the one above or below has more strain on it. Hoping it won’t be even near as invasive as the first surgery.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618430 07/03/22 11:42 AM 07/03/22 11:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 1,766 Eastern W by God V Crowfoot trapper
Crowfoot trapper Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 1,766 Eastern W by God V	Just curios, as I had considered fusion. What is your age ? Thanks

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618434 07/03/22 11:48 AM 07/03/22 11:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky K kytrapper OP trapper
kytrapper OP trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky	58 now. I was in mid forties with first surgery.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618445 07/03/22 12:01 PM 07/03/22 12:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,760 Wisconsin B Bear Tracker trapper
Bear Tracker trapper B Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,760 Wisconsin	Two weeks out from C-5-6 fusion. Can't help with the lower back, My doctor told me this fusion will now cause more wear above and below over the next 10-15 years until further work needed. I am 60. So that would fit with what you are experiencing I believe. When I posted asking question about disc replacements many on here have had fusion so I look forward to your responses.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618450 07/03/22 12:20 PM 07/03/22 12:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,030 SE Iowa USA A AKAjust trapper
AKAjust trapper A Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,030 SE Iowa USA	Been wondering about fusion myself. How much movement did you lose? Had cortisone in L5 years ago. helped a lot. Nowhere near the pain today but still nagging. sometimes it makes me wince. just Last edited by AKAjust; 07/03/22 12:48 PM. Reason: sp

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618454 07/03/22 12:28 PM 07/03/22 12:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky K kytrapper OP trapper
kytrapper OP trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky	I lost normal movement from what would be a healthy back but I gained movement from where it hurt all the time and I couldn’t even push the clutch in on my truck. I can’t roll my hips and pop my back like I used to to get relief but up until now I haven’t needed to.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618461 07/03/22 12:47 PM 07/03/22 12:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13,135 Ky J jbyrd63 trapper
jbyrd63 trapper J Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13,135 Ky	S1 -L-5, 8 years ago. # days in the hospital. Need L4-5 done now. It's done with robot now in and out Try nuero stimulator first !!! Last edited by jbyrd63; 07/03/22 02:39 PM.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618462 07/03/22 12:50 PM 07/03/22 12:50 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky K kytrapper OP trapper
kytrapper OP trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,882 SE Kentucky	I was referred to a Dr. in Somerset. Supposed to be good. Sure does hurt to sit still up against a tree in the spring. Gravitated towards blinds.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618507 07/03/22 02:35 PM 07/03/22 02:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13,135 Ky J jbyrd63 trapper
jbyrd63 trapper J Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 13,135 Ky	Originally Posted by kytrapper I was referred to a Dr. in Somerset. Supposed to be good. Sure does hurt to sit still up against a tree in the spring. Gravitated towards blinds. He did mine. El Naggar. One of the top surgeons in the nation. He is hard to get into see. You will be evaluated by one of his nurse practicioners. Either one are great . My wife taught both math In High school. She also taught The Dr's 2 kids. So if it is going to be months before you can get in send me a PM . I'll have her text him or his nurse. It can be good to know people . ! My wife taught ALOT of people's kids algebra in 40 years of high school and college classes.... I started using a folding chair you wear like a back pack...It was designed for dove shooting. Has a little zip in cooler built in. Last edited by jbyrd63; 07/03/22 02:38 PM.

Re: Lower lumbar fusion years later [Re: kytrapper] #7618688 07/03/22 07:42 PM 07/03/22 07:42 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 352 Ohio M Mike C trapper
Mike C trapper M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 352 Ohio	Had L4/L5 in 2014. Didn’t notice range of motion issues and have been able to go full throttle since. Just now starting to feel the effects of either 3/4 or 5/s1. (Btw, some folks have 5 lumbar, some have 6) Recovery wasn’t too bad, had surgery on 7/1 and was trapping by early Oct.

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