Hi Doctors, I (28y) had L5-S1 fusion on sep 2 2016, till now I have not recovered (the big mistake I did in my life is gone for fusion surgery). I'm able to walk on flat surface and do small stretches on bed, if I walk on bumpy road I'm getting sharp pains in lower back and right leg pain. Even if I cough or sneeze not able to bear sharp pains in lower back, for small jerks also becoming big concerns to me. I was having only back pain before surgery, after surgery my back is too worst and additionally leg pain's :(. I met my surgeon last week and undergone CT scan, my surgeon told everything is in good recovery. But my pains are still there. Still I'm not bending forward as per my surgeon. I haven't informed my relatives and friends about my surgery as I might get recovered soon, now it's almost 5 months, still not able to walk in a way before surgery, people are identifying easily my problem, these are highly frustrating me. Any suggestions over here from when I can start bending forward and how to get rid off sciatica pains, I have attached latest CT scan report. Thanks!
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Sorry to hear of your condition. Yes, in spinal fusion surgery, patient selection is of critical importance, as is the case with any surgical procedure. As you might be aware, spinal fusion is actually both a destructive procedure, wherein an anatomical structure (the intervertebral disc) is removed and also a reconstructive procedure wherein an anatomical structure (the consecutive vertebrae) is realigned/ reconstructed. In other words, this surgery alters the basic structure of your spine permanently. Hence, a repeat surgery is not only difficult, but also best avoided. In these circumstances, I suggest you consult a qualified, experienced physiotherapist for pain relief.
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Please do isometric strengthening for your back with light nerve mobilisation. Start with some light specific yogasanas. U can also undergo acupuncture treatment as this will help you alot.
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Dear, sorry to hear about the pain you are suffering from but many a times fusion surgery becomes essential in order to prevent further compression of nerves and complete paraplegia. I do not know under what circumstances your doctor advised you the surgery as ct films are visible in the forum. However I would advice you not to forward bending for an year and star back strengthening exercises.
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