TheSpinalChronicles Then & 10 Months Later - How's it going?

One man's journey after spinal fusion surgery: pictures after surgery. Stan had a spinal fusion surgery in 2007 (C6-T9) to correct scoliosis and complications from a fall and other genetic issues. 3 weeks later, he passed out (with his body brace-thank goodness) while at the dinner table & fractured the T10 vertebrae. After suffering a year while his spine continued to collapse and quality of life diminished Stan agreed to another spinal fusion surgery which he underwent on Sept 4, 2008. As of August 13, 2009, he's still wearing a body brace during most of the day and is attending physical therapy 3x a week. Looking back at these pictures, we remember how tough this period was for the patient & caregiver. We can enthusiastically say...Life is good! Stan and I hope that by sharing his journey, it gives others an idea of what to expect after the surgery and the road to recovery.

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2007 and 2008 surgeries were similar - come in thru the side and remove discs, pack bone to stabilize the vertebraes, attach metal cages, flip him on his stomach and come in thru the back to attach the rods. Limited to 10 lbs lifting and recovery is probably going to take at least another year. Your son was riding a horse three days later? That's amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[hallsy154]

wow and i thought my operation was rough.  glad to see ya doin good

[etimc]

try again - first one cut - Amazing changes in back surgery in the last 12 years - cousins daughter had fusion and steel rod about 12 years ago - first year limits - carrying no more than 5 pounds 10 yrs to full recoverry - weeks in a body cast and traction I guess. last october my son had 2 surgeries 8 and 6 hours, 1 week apart - 1st wk. fusion from the front entry, 2nd 2 platinum rods from the back. was walking on 3rd day riding his horse and jumping 6 mos later, been thrown 3 x by 2 horses