i have spondylolythesis, should i go for fusion surgery?

Answer 1

i have it too and most likely u will have to have surgery.....................sorry and God bless

Answer 2

Having surgery for and condition is always the last resort. In the question of you have to answer, 1. Are you an athlete and do you plan to participate at the same or higher level of activity post surgery. 2. if you are not an athlete are you looking to get back to your activities of daily living (normal things you would do day to day.)

Physical therapy should be tried and tested before the surgery. There have been alot of people who can return to normal activity after PT and still have the injury, with minimal interuption.

If you feel that you are unable to resume your normal activity, and an Orthopaedic Physician has recommended the surgery after the PT provided no benefit, then the surgical repair would be needed. There is alot more into how to prepare for the surgery and postsurgical care, but I would take up the rest of the screen for that.

Good luck in either case.

Answer 3

NO, later on in life you may well regret it. I would suggest you go and see a Physiotherapist first, get some exercises and see how long you can hold off on the fusion. The longer you can hold off the better in the long run, no more surgery!

Answer 4

All I know that it has helped me. it is hereditary in my family. My twin brother and I had it bad but came through fine. My younger brother had it done before his symptons worsened. I felt the difference right after surgery when I woke up.
If you smoke , I would have the plate. Even if you dont, I would recommend it since my twin had his redone.(Only had the bone peice in) My other brother and I had the plate and doing fine. My other brother is now.
Go for it. It helps talking to others who had it done too.