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Crushed
On this initial X-ray, you can see the orthopaedic surgeon's markings indicating that 30% of vertebrae L1 was crushed. Corrective surgery was a tough call, as it always is where the spine is concerned. However, due to the presence of splintered bone matter in the immediate vicinity of the spinal nerve, it was a process of weighing up risks.
In the end, I opted for the suggested spinal fusion procedure. Bone shavings were obtained from my pelvis in order to graft onto the damaged vertebrae. Then, titanium rods were attached with pedicle screws in order to stabilise the spine, and ensure that fusion is a success.
Crushed
On this initial X-ray, you can see the orthopaedic surgeon's markings indicating that 30% of vertebrae L1 was crushed. Corrective surgery was a tough call, as it always is where the spine is concerned. However, due to the presence of splintered bone matter in the immediate vicinity of the spinal nerve, it was a process of weighing up risks.
In the end, I opted for the suggested spinal fusion procedure. Bone shavings were obtained from my pelvis in order to graft onto the damaged vertebrae. Then, titanium rods were attached with pedicle screws in order to stabilise the spine, and ensure that fusion is a success.