Spinal Fusion and Mobility

Spinal Fusion and Mobility

Hi everyone, I get asked a lot about my mobility post spinal fusion, so I thought I would write a post and create a video on this very topic. My spine is fused from T3 - L3, which means most of my spine is fused. I have 3 discs unfused at the bottom of my spine, which does give me some flexibility. How much mobility is lost in general following spinal fusion surgery, will depend on how long the fusion...Read More
Half Woman, Half Robot…

Half Woman, Half Robot…

So, what it is really like living with titanium in your spine? Can you feel the metalwork in your back after scoliosis surgery? Does it restrict you in any way? I know I asked myself these very questions prior to my scoliosis surgery. I am fused with two titanium rods and 21 screws and from T3 to L3, which is most of my spine. The screws are also pretty big, as you can see from my X-ray above! Can I...Read More