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What Causes Back Pain After A Spinal Fusion For Scoliosis?
Hi, I have had a spinal fusion for scoliosis. It happened over 2 years ago, but a year and a half after the surgery my back started hurting. I've been told it's muscle spasms, ribs rubbing against each, the rods rubbing on my skin, and other things. The only the thing is no drugs or therapy have helped, at all.
Wed, 7 May 2014
Hi,
The fusion is a mechanical process, and healing requires inflammation also. Any inflammatory process produces mediators that stimulate pain receptors and cause pain. It is not rare however to experience this with this condition or experience. Erros do occur in the process too, and persistence or aggravation might necessitate a review. Kind regards
The fusion is a mechanical process, and healing requires inflammation also. Any inflammatory process produces mediators that stimulate pain receptors and cause pain. It is not rare however to experience this with this condition or experience. Erros do occur in the process too, and persistence or aggravation might necessitate a review. Kind regards
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