Spinal fusion is a surgical intervention that permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the spine, removing mobility between them. Spinal fusion uses procedures that replicate the natural healing process of fractured bones. During spinal fusion, the surgeon inserts bone or a bone substitute (metal plates, screws, or rods) into the gap between two spinal vertebrae. Spinal fusion is performed during - spinal deformities, instability or weakening of the spine, and herniated disc.
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Why do I suffer from severe pain after a spinal fusion surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a spinal fusion surgery at L1 for a burst fracture a few years back. Now the screws are backing out. It is loose and the bone has not fused correctly. I have been experiencing severe pain in that region for the past many days. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The screws seem to be in a pretty decent position to me though one screw seems to be broken but I doubt it would cause you so much pain. I cannot com... Read Full »
I had a spinal fusion. How to manage pain after the procedure?
Query: Hi doctor,I was in a wreck, and my T12, L1, and L2 vertebrae have metal rods, screws and plates. I had a spinal fusion. I also have osteoporosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disk disease. My old doctor had put me on a high dose of pain medicine. I wanted to get rid of painkillers, so I switched to S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It appears that you have indeed used a lot of Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This happens in many patients who are on pain medications, as they t... Read Full »
My CT scan reveals a fusion of joints and spine. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of back pain in the morning. My CT scan shows my sacroiliac joint is fused, and my spine and other joints are also fused. There is also fusion between my ribs and spine. Could this be due to ankylosing spondylitis? I have had the pain for over 15 years now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) show some fusion between the spine and the sacroiliac joints. This could also be degeneration. I suggest a serum marker correlating with HLA (Human leukocyte ant... Read Full »
Even after my spinal fusion surgery, I have leg pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had L5 to S1 fusion a year ago, and I am still experiencing a dull, diffuse ache in my right leg, intermittent tingling and numbness, and more intense pain in my right foot. But my doctor keeps telling me that it takes time for nerves to heal, but this pain is similar to prior surge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nerve healing could be painful, but the pain you described is due to nerve compression, and not from healing nerves. A new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) study is required. I strongly advise taking some medications like Vitamin B 12 capsules, tablet Duloxetine (Dul... Read Full »
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