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What Causes Back Pain After Undergoing Fusion Of L5-S1?
2 years and 3 months ago I had back surgery. fusion of my LS S1. 4 screws and 2 rods. I m still in so much pain. any thoughts? I ve done injections, burned nerve endings, physical therapy, acupuncture...... I quit taking pain meds bc its no way to live long term. im only 37.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
I think you need to contact the surgeon who operated you and get MRI spine done to see for any dislocation or compression.
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