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What Treatment Is Suggested For T4 To S2 Fusion?
I'm having a T4 to S2 fusion. I know this is massive but there is a scolosis a well . I will be in ICU (I'm told ) in a coma on a ventilator for 2 days but my concern is pain control. As well in the far future of course will I still be able to kayak ?
Fri, 9 May 2014
This is obviously as u know a really big surgery and if such extensive fusion is planned means u r really suffering from lots of problems. The pain will reduce after proper allingment and fusion which may take a while after surgery. U must have been explained the risks and benifit of the operation. Going to kayak will remain risky even after far future as mobility of spine will be restricted.
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