Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Ken, Tricky question. When I was originally fused T4 to L1 at age 12, I did NOT have a Harrington Rod (which is usually assumed when one developes " Flatback " ), other than typical back pains - I was FINE until my 40's. With rotation and curvature progressing rapidly at that point (above and below original fusion), I was in extreme pain 24/7 and unknowingly began to lean forward, just because it didn't hurt as bad in that posture. Now, unfortunately, after 12/03 " revision " , I have less pain but can NOT stand upright at all... have what I call the " 10 after 6:00 position. " So, not to be negative or anything, but at 38 y/o (right?), you not leanin' YET don't count for much. Maybe you do not have flatback YET. If I had been pampering my back in my 30's and 40's like I am FORCED to do now, maybe I would not be fused down to S1 today. Take care, Marty --- Ken Leonard <kclnt777@...> wrote: Hi All, .... I'm wondering how many of us DO NOT have typical " Flatback " symptoms...Example: I do not lean forward.. and was fused to L2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi: I am fused to L4 and only lean forward when I am exhausted from trying to sit correctly...light right now. My husband also notices it when I am walking or intently doing something. My main problem is sciatic and low back pain. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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