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Delay in vertebrae fusion
Sir I had gone for spine fusion surgery at L5 S1 on 30/01/25 . After passing over 10 months there is no sign of fusion present in x rays. Just after surgery went for dexa scan where osteopania detected T score -2.0 , z score -1.8 .Taking osteophos 70 weekly from the same day and other supplements but fusion not showing till now . I have a lot of difficulty in standing sitting or walking more than 10 minutes. I am 46 years aged male with 75 kg weight and 5 feet 6 inches height.please help . My surgeon advised for endocrine opinion.
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Consult an Ortho surgeon asap and also endocrinologist opinion about your hormonal status
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Delayed or non union is a common complication after the fusion.It can be treated with revision surgery.You can consult a second spine surgeon for his opinion
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Please consult with orthopedic doctor.
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Consult to Orthopaedic Doctor
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Need further evaluation by orthopedist and endocrinologist combined. Consult both of them in a hospital setting
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Consult a ortho surgeon
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Pls have consultation back with same orthopedic surgeon
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Saista Kureshi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Immediately consult your operating surgeon.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Upasna
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Keep taking your supplemets . Consult with an ortho doctor.
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