I Had A Spinal Fusion On L4,5, The Nuro Surgeon

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2018

Question: I had a spinal fusion on L4,5, the Nuro surgeon felt I may need a second fusion on L2,3. My surgery was in May. I have had excruciating pain from my upper back, into my groin since my surgery. I feel my surgery was successful, however I feel I need 2,3 fused, this is causing my pain.
I met with my surgeon today, he felt I need an ultrasound, this was not an issuewith my spine,the surgeon felt it is with my organs, what is your opinion?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think is a failed surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should have been better in three months and pain should have been lowering gradually. I think your surgery is failed. This excruciating pain is not normal and should have been getting better with time.
I think you need the next intervention soon but after proper examinations by orthopaedic surgeon.
You can take pain medication and may be narcotics to tapper down the pain.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng