fusional

fusional

marked by fusion.

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fusional defects

congenital defects marked by incomplete fusion of body parts, e.g. spina bifida.

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Patient discussion about fusional.

Q. I'm having a lot of pain in my right leg after back fusion surgery. Any ideas why? This was my third back surgery. The doctor fused 2 levels. Before surgery I was having pain in my left leg. It is now fine. My right leg however is giving me fits. I've been on Neurontin (Gabopentin is the generic) for 4 weeks now and have very little relief.

A. i know from my dad experience that sometime after the surgery there's a problem with blood circulation in the legs. If that's really what is happening to your leg – very likely that it's painful. You can help your circulation by doing your leg exercises and walking. You can also wear sequential compression boots that automatically inflate and deflate, helping to pump the blood in your legs back up to your heart.
But that's guessing- I would have a talk with the surgeon that treated you…

Q. Has anyone had a spine fusion that failed? Or hardware that failed?

A. Haven't experienced it myself, but here (http://www.spine-health.com/forum/treatments/back-surgery-and-neck-surgery) you may find a discussion about it.