Post L5S1spondylothesis back fusion TLIF with rods and screws

[Ebworth]

I had a generic or born with spondylothesis which basically means one level my L5 was slipping off s1. I dealt with it for two years. Also having a pars defect which is a support structure for your spinal coln. When I began falling for no apparent reason while walking I when I decided to have it fixed. I have pedicel screws and an interbody fusion that put me back into alignment. I did we'll until 6 months after surgery. Should the L4-L5 level been fused also mostly likely due the pressure which L4-L5 receives most of our spine load anyway. Hindsight. Now I go for the last dx block of bilateral sacral ilium joints to see if pain is coming from there. Monday will be the answer one way or other. I believe the screws have loosened in the sacrum. We shall see. Thank you for your reply

[jsewell]

Hi Emmie
I don't know what i was born with but i do have a horrible spine. From C4 down to L4 and everything in between has been fused. i was never a candidate for ADR as my bone density is an issue.
If you are unsure of all of this, go and get a second opinion. Seems like you are having every test to diagnose where your problem is coming from. I recently had some screws pull out quite a bit and it was the most painful 5 weeks waiting for the hardwear to be removed. I was in a wheelchair.

Sounds like your surgeon is a good investigator. Do you like him or her?
We have all been in your place . Sorry i have no good answers.
judy