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Reply With QuoteNo, I haven't heard of this, and I'm very sorry for her predicament.
Can you tell us what surgery she had?
This is a discussion on Fracture to L3 Adjacent to Hardware within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; My wife Deborah also had surgery at Stenum at the same time as Bob and several others. During a CAT ...
Fracture to L3 Adjacent to Hardware My wife Deborah also had surgery at Stenum at the same time as Bob and several others. During a CAT scan this week, they found a Vertical Fracture of L3 adjacent to the hardware.
Has anyone else heard of this, what outcomes, and what to do next?
No, I haven't heard of this, and I'm very sorry for her predicament.
Can you tell us what surgery she had?
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
Need to talk to dr. Welcome to SPS. Sorry to hear about your wife's situation. Have you contacted the surgeon? Do you have an ortho/surgeon who is willing to do follow up care near your home? I would really encourage you to not wait....sometimes it is easier to fix problems before they become bigger problems. Please post again to let us know her progress, diagnosis and recovery.
Melody
Melody
ADR X 3 cervical Prodisc C 2008
Revision/lumbar fusion L3-S1 2007
Scoliosis /harrington rods/fusion T2-L4 age 13
Tried almost every alternative prior to revision and ADR surgery including nerve blocks, steroid injections, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, rolfing. Have been on many different pain meds. Currently tapering off of narcotics as my pain level is significantly lower after ADR procedure. Happy to help anyone I can regarding scoliosis, ADR or fusion procedures.
Thom,Originally Posted by thomrtaylor
I'm so sorry to hear that your wife, Deborah, has a vertebral body fracture after surgery. Did she have any other levels replaced, or just L3?
Have you contacted Stenum regarding this situation? If she had the Maverick disc installed, it could have been the size of the keel that caused the vertical fracture, especially if Deborah has smaller vertebral bodies.
Sorry for another question, but does she have a surgeon that is following her stateside?
Feel free to send me a private message if you have more questions or would like some guidance regarding your situation. I do wish you and Deborah the very best.
EDIT: I sent you a PM.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Hi Thom,
I'm just checking in. I hope you received my private message. I'm free to talk by email / phone any time. Please let Deborah know that we are thinking about her.
We are here to support you both.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Thom, Justin is a wealth of knowledge and information so hopefully both of you will be able to connect soon. I welcome youalso to SPS, altho I am sorry for the circumstances your wife is finding herself in presently. I hope you can get answers and a solution quickly to this terrible problem.
Cindylou
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Update: It has been confirmed that Deborah did not have a vertebral body fracture, but rather it was an artifact on the film.
Deborah is doing well.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Thank God! That is great news!Update: It has been confirmed that Deborah did not have a vertebral body fracture, but rather it was an artifact on the film.
Deborah is doing well.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Oh, very good news. I'm glad to hear it. Phew!
Cathy
DDD
L4/5; L5/6(S1) pain generators
Two-level ADR with Dr. Bertagnoli May 26, 2009
Prodisc-L
SUCCESS!!
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