Post L5S1spondylothesis back fusion TLIF with rods and screws

[grantwb1]

Hello and welcome to ispine Emmie. I have had the same condition as you and ultimately ended up with a fusion as you did. I had a previous attempt to repair the pars fractures that did well initially but ended up failing. Don't give up!

Did the facet nerve burns help at all? Have you had any mri's or ct scans? Do you have leg pain? You might want ask you pm dr to rule out your SI joints as those areas are affected by l5-s1 fusions. Ask you doctor to try some different meds, finding right ones for you will make all the difference in the world.

[Ebworth]

The right facet when treated I only felt deep intense pressure. When I had the left I felt the pulsation and burning very intensely. I have a very high pain tolerance and the left side pushed me to my limit. I have never had leg pain. The reason I finally had the original L5-S1 TLIF was I would be walking and the next thing I knew I was on my knees. It happened twice . No pain before or after just back gave out . One minute walking the next on the ground. My slip had progressed quite a bit between dr visits. So I did great after the surgery. 6 months later the spasms started when turning in bed. Yes my back was hurting at work when I would bend or turn a patient but again I just figured all part of the process I thought. I have had the MRI s the latest was the discogram with a ct to follow. I have yet to hear what the surgeon thinks. I follow up with the pain management dr on thurs. so it's all about the waiting for someone to make a decision. Seems to me it's either the construct is loosening or the level above is failing. Frustration building. Thank you for your reply and pray for your recovery.