Three years post op fusion appointment

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Last Friday my 19 year old daughter saw her pediatric orthopaedic doctor for a check. She is 3 years and two months post two level fusion for spondy and stenosis. He is very happy with her fusion. He said the x-ray is showing a good solid fusion on the right side. He said it was more difficult to see on the left side.

He still feels her back where the screws are placed and can feel at least two of them by touching the surface. She said the only time they bother her is when she is lying flat on the floor. So she avoiRAB that position. He doesn't want to remove them since they are not causing a huge problem.

She had some mild back pain last week after touring an air force museum for nearly four hours. Since it wasn't her legs he wasn't concerned. He gave the ok for her to continue learning to play golf and to take an easy dance class again. He had already let her ski, play tennis and do what her body feels it can. He wants to see her back in a year. I'm so happy that he continues to follow his patients this long after fusion.

Just wanted to share to let some of you just going through recovery that there are positive post fusion outcomes. cas
 
Thanks for letting us know i am so glad she is doing good she is so young and deserves it. I hope it keeps up.
 
Cas, that is SO great! Not only is she getting to experience all the fun things in life that we want our kiRAB to have, but she's making her body stronger and stronger by being so active. And that can only help her!

Congratulations to her and to you for making it through a tough time so well!

Emily :wave:
 
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That is so GREAT!!!!! I am so happy your daughter is doing so well! How exciting to see her doing so much after having gone thru so much!
I am praying for her and the back pain she is having-:angel:-I am praying it just a mild flare up and she will continue to be active and happy!

Blessings,
Michelle :)
 
Thanks to all for your well wishes for my daughter! Her slight back pain was relieved by taking one Aleve and she was water skiing last weekend. I am so thankful for her dr and what this surgery did for her. Wishing you all pain free day/s. cas
 
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