[Spinal Fusion / Lumbar] Harrington Rod Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

[AJPEARS]

Hi

I had Harrington rod surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis when I was a teenager in the 1980's, I am fused approx from T10 to L4/L5 my rod started to cause problems almost immediately after I had fusion the rod was replaced four months afterwards (a hook came away at top and rod started to bend), I had a replacement rod 3 months later rod was removed ( hook at bottom came away), 4 months later I started with disc problems below my fusion. I also had problems with my facet joints etc. The area below my fusion has curved and is pressing on nerve going down my leg, I also have a break in the fusion. I also have sagittal imbalance. I am due to have a decompression and fusion extended down to my pelvis soon am waiting on a date from hospital.

[Justin]

AJPears,

Welcome to the Spine Patient Society! My gosh, you have been through a lot. How is your pain currently? I do hope you can get a surgical date soon, so that you can get on the other side and start to heal. We are here to support you on your journey. Please let us know if you need anything.

[KBear]

and to the SPS forums. Wow, you have been through major surgery! I hope you get a surgical date soon and start the healing process.

[New-disc]