hemipelvectomy spinal fusion
zach harvey
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Title:
hemipelvectomy spinal fusion
Creator:
zach harvey
Date:
7/30/2008
Text:
OandP-List,
I'm working with a 22 yom, recent hemipelvectomy second cancer. Doctors are proposing fusing the lumbar spine to treat low back pain and for long term prevention of scoliosis....
Weighing the pros and cons of surgery, we're looking for experience treating this select patient population to help with our decision making.
Specifically, I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's worked with a patient with hemipelvectomy with lumbar fusion, how it affected walking ability, low back pain, and if there were complications following surgery.
Interestingly, we've done gait analysis and may compare pre/ post gait patterns if the fusion is performed.
Thanks in advance,
Zach Harvey, CPO
I'm working with a 22 yom, recent hemipelvectomy second cancer. Doctors are proposing fusing the lumbar spine to treat low back pain and for long term prevention of scoliosis....
Weighing the pros and cons of surgery, we're looking for experience treating this select patient population to help with our decision making.
Specifically, I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who's worked with a patient with hemipelvectomy with lumbar fusion, how it affected walking ability, low back pain, and if there were complications following surgery.
Interestingly, we've done gait analysis and may compare pre/ post gait patterns if the fusion is performed.
Thanks in advance,
Zach Harvey, CPO
Citation
zach harvey, “hemipelvectomy spinal fusion,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229735.
