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13 Years After L5/S1 Lumbar Fusion...Collapsed L4 & L5...what Would You Do?
Good day back pain community,
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is J...I am 42 years old...fell off a ladder when I was 20 and had a lumbar fusion in 2009 to fuse my L5/S1.
13 years after the fusion, the above two discs have experienced quite a bit of wear and tear. It appears that the L4 and L5 have completely collapsed.
My question for the community is, has anyone experienced something similar? And what have they done surgery wise? I think it would be clear to say that am beyond any⦠read more
I have had a similar situation, as was explained to me, the disc above and below the fusions become pressure points and take all the wear and tear. It is just a matter of time. I am in my 70s so additional surgery is out. I was fused L1-L3, then L4-L5.
Does Anyone Here Have A Spinal Fusion, Specifically Lower Back (L5S1)? What/how Much Are You Able To Do Physically?
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