Flat Back Syndrome
I am convinced that i have flat back syndrome. I am now after many spinal surgeries fused from C4 thru L4. Well some areas have not fused and i am recovering from my last surgery .
My symptoms are a straight looking lower back with loss of the lumbar lordosis. I am unable to stand up straight and when i do try i always have my knees bent to try to compensate. My upper back gets very fatigued when walking or standing for any period of time. It is also not possible to stand up without holding on to something for more than a few minutes. Of course along with this is pain in my lumbar area , pain in my hips at times and the knees.
Anyone with any experience ? I would appreciate any info.
thanks
judy
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2007 ACDF 4-7
2008 hip , knee scope, hip replacement
2009 thoracic T-5 thru T-11fusion
2009 VATS T7-8, posterior only T11-12. removal of thoracic hard wear
2010 lung surgery
2010 T2-L2 kyphosis correction
2010 Kyphoplasty T-3, T-4
2011 Cervical osteotomy ,revision C4-T5
2011 Foot surgery
2011 Revision fusion T7 thru L4/laminectomy
2012 Hammertoe correction left foot
2012 Revision fusion T-12 thru L5
2012 Revision fusion L4-L5
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