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Spinal fusion lumbar without the cage
Just out of op. Original planwas to use the rods and screws. But said theirs a nerve preventing it.
Doc left and nurses are not aware. I'm worried is stability issues. Anyone have an idea?
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06-15-2018, 09:48 PM
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No ideas, but wishing you the best.
I'd suggest wait for the doc.
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I'm hoping this isn't the same operation Steve Kerr had... Best of luck!
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Doc left???? Is he coming back or did he get fired or thing else like vacation? I'd get a lawyer now.
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Left for the night. 6 hours under.
He did rounds this morning; the rod and screw when in place put pressure on the nerve and took the judgments to not use them. I didn't know they could do a fuse without the cage to stabilize... Don't want to sue or lawyer up. Just curious of prognosis without the cage.
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Good attitude at this point. Wait & see. Hopefully could still work out well for you. He obviously believes in "first, do no harm".
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Research the procedure that was used on Earl Campbell, former University of Texas football player. His was a train wreck. Then don't get that one.
IIRC, he had a cage type with screws that caused massive pain to the point of wanting to end it all.
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Hope you’re doing ok at this point. What have you learned since speaking with the surgeon?
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