Yours is an interesting situation. Having no prior knowledge about this type of surgery, I did some research and only found information about current surgical procedures.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an orthopedic surgeon determines what type of fixation is most appropriate for each patient. The types include external fixation using surgical pins and an outer metal rod, and internal fixation using plates and screws. Sometimes, bone graft material, often obtained from elsewhere in the body, is first inserted to promote the fusion.
Maybe this last option is what your physician is recommending.
Please keep us updated on your progress. Maybe other readers who have undergone this procedure will share their experiences.
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Hello stgsassy,
Yours is an interesting situation. Having no prior knowledge about this type of surgery, I did some research and only found information about current surgical procedures.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an orthopedic surgeon determines what type of fixation is most appropriate for each patient. The types include external fixation using surgical pins and an outer metal rod, and internal fixation using plates and screws. Sometimes, bone graft material, often obtained from elsewhere in the body, is first inserted to promote the fusion.
Maybe this last option is what your physician is recommending.
Please keep us updated on your progress. Maybe other readers who have undergone this procedure will share their experiences.
Maryann
October 11, 2012 - 4:51pmThis Comment
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