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Pedicle screws loosening

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sharon07565
sharon07565

I had back surgery in Nov 2012 Fusion at L4-5 and an x-ray last year advised bone screws are loosening. I called the specialist who did the fusion for advice and was informed that the Dr is no longer at the practice. Can anyone please advise me. Should I be concerned.Back pain never went away and is now a lot worse..

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  • deedee01
    deedee01 sharon07565

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    This happened to my daughter.    She had an emergency during the surgery and the dr had to do a makeshift change by bolting the screws into her spine instead of the cages.   Two screws snapped and she’s in horrible pain.    She did all the PM and the only solution will be for her to have another surgery down the road.  She has a toddler so now isn’t the right time.    

    She won’t be going back to the same surgeon.  Good luck 

  • cathy82811
    cathy82811 sharon07565

    Posted

    I would ask for a referral to another orthopedic surgeon. A.S.A.P.

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