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Lower Back Pain. Developed Deep Vein Thrombosis In Calf. Had ACDF Surgery. Taking Vicodin. Wait For Lumbar Fusion?

I just had ACDF surgery and a week later developed aDVt in my left calf, I was put on xeralto . I am supposed to be having a lumbar punal fusion on nov 19th-emg th after the acdf - now the surgeon wants to wait 6 months or the lumbar fusion, but I am taking Vicodin every 4 hours round the lock, and still have intense pain from my right lower back that shoots down brought he leg to my ankle, I can't wait any longer!
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

As you already have DVT in your left leg, undergoing a spinal surgery may aggravate or worsen the DVT and even there are chances that you may develop pulmonary embolism.

So, spinal fusion is definitely not indicated right now. In the meantime, to reduce your radicular pains in the leg, spinal epidural injections are worth trying as they may significantly reduce your shooting pains.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Lower Back Pain. Developed Deep Vein Thrombosis In Calf. Had ACDF Surgery. Taking Vicodin. Wait For Lumbar Fusion?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. As you already have DVT in your left leg, undergoing a spinal surgery may aggravate or worsen the DVT and even there are chances that you may develop pulmonary embolism. So, spinal fusion is definitely not indicated right now. In the meantime, to reduce your radicular pains in the leg, spinal epidural injections are worth trying as they may significantly reduce your shooting pains. Hope this information is helpful. Good day