[Artificial Disc Replacement / Revision] Post L5/S1 Fusion on Charite Artificial Disc Replacement

[Carson]

Sheering keels off would be highly precarious but I do wonder if it's possible to perhaps leave the end plates of a Charite' and remove the core, then fuse.

[ajj1001]

T-- welding and metal sheering between vertebrae doesn't sound risky at all, does it? Thanks for the

Sounds like a job for a car mechanic. Going to be interesting to see what revision options are going to be dreamt up, too late for me though, I just want to prevent further damage.

[ajj1001]

Been for my 3 month check and there is bone forming, i'm very excited

here are some pics, only photos of the xrays so not brilliant quality but show the metalwork well, the bottom screws are clearly different to the higher ones

[dalhousie]

So pleased that things are going in the right direction . Hope you carry on fusing steadily throughout your recovery. When I was fused I didn't show any signs at your stage but did fuse by the end of the 2 year recovery period. Keep thinking positive thoughts & taking in plenty of calcium .

x

[Genn]

Hi Alison, I was reading your thread,, I'm curious, if you will~ Do they like to use Bone Simulators for fusions on that side of the pond? And, what a Fantastic update post!! Yay!!

Been for my 3 month check and there is bone forming, i'm very excited

That is excellent news!! What a great turn of events! xo
To more bone growth and less pain in the New Year!!

[Pbchoclovr]

Alison,

Congratulations on the early signs of fusion! That's fantastic news! Keep up the hard work and following all the rules.

Linda

[ajj1001]

Hi Alison, I was reading your thread,, I'm curious, if you will~ Do they like to use Bone Simulators for fusions on that side of the pond? And, what a Fantastic update post!! Yay!!



That is excellent news!! What a great turn of events! xo
To more bone growth and less pain in the New Year!!

i've heard of them but have had neither internal nor external ones suggested to me. The main problem i seem to have had is getting everything to stay still enough for bone formation to happen.

Alison,

Congratulations on the early signs of fusion! That's fantastic news! Keep up the hard work and following all the rules.

Linda

I'm enjoying the lessening of restrictions, three months doing very little is such a long time. I'm very weak but am hoping to be up to doing some work in the pool after all the festivities are over.

Thanks for the support guys, it means alot, its such a long haul.

[Kimberly]

So glad to hear that things are going well.

Hopefully the trend will continue and 2012 will be a great year for you!

Happy New Year! Happy New Spine!

Kimberly

[trkdoc714]

Taking your own advice on a slower healing process looks as thought it's working. Never underestimate the healing process of a tropical beach with someone waiting on you hand and foot......

I hope 2012 sees a complete success for your healing.

Bob

[ajj1001]

I hope 2012 sees a complete success for your healing.

Bob

Thank you, hope that you get some progress too this year.