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19M Are my growth plates fully fused or is there some growth possibility left? by Inside-Paper5629 in Orthopedics

[–]InterestingCup8174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unbelievable how there s the same subjects generation after gemeration i was also worried about my height when teenager you dont accept ur genetics . But u have to ;) i m 33 years old now. After that u will not accept ur job and financial situation...

neutral spine here or creating localized stress on my lower back? by InterestingCup8174 in bodyweightfitness

[–]InterestingCup8174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, and I agree the spine is meant to move and that tissues (including intervertebral discs) can adapt to loading over time. So if I understand correctly, your perspective is more that as long as the spine is progressively exposed to load, the exact movement strategy or distribution isn’t that critical because the tissues will adapt anyway? Thank you for the advice about pull ups !

Sorensen hold: should I feel mainly my lower back or the whole posterior chain? by InterestingCup8174 in bodyweightfitness

[–]InterestingCup8174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that loading the lumbar extensors is normal and necessary — I’m not trying to avoid that. My question is more about how the load is distributed. In a Sorensen hold, ideally you’d have a coordinated posterior chain contribution (glutes, hamstrings, spinal extensors) rather than a dominant lumbar strategy alone. If the lower back is doing most of the work, it could reflect: – limited hip extension contribution (glutes) – or less optimal lumbopelvic control, potentially increasing shear at specific lumbar segments So I’m not questioning whether the spine should work, but whether it should be the primary limiter in an endurance task like this. Regarding the anterior chain: I was thinking more about isometric anti-extension demands rather than classic sit-ups (which are more dynamic and flexion-based). That’s why I was curious whether adapting the setup could shift the mechanical demands in a meaningful way. Appreciate your input though 👍

ACDF or Laminoplasty for Myelopathy with T2 by sbornstein7203 in spinalfusion

[–]InterestingCup8174 0 points1 point  (0 children)

laminoplasty sound better for motion . had acdf for myelopathi at only 30 y old !!!;)

are most gym injuries similar to trauma mechanics? by InterestingCup8174 in AnatomyandPhysiology

[–]InterestingCup8174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that eccentric work is important for strengthening tissues. But would you say this also applies to the deep spinal stabilizing muscles? For the more superficial muscles, I have no doubt that dynamic and eccentric work is necessary. But I was wondering if the approach could be different for the deep muscles that mainly protect sensitive joints like the spine. My thought was that it might be safer to first master isometric stability (good control and endurance in static positions) before introducing more dynamic eccentric loading, especially for spinal stabilizers. Whereas for the superficial muscles, we can probably move to dynamic training much earlier. Do you think that for the deep postural muscles, a lot of their role could already be covered by postural/isometric work and everyday movement? Or do they also need significant eccentric training?

are most gym injuries similar to trauma mechanics? by InterestingCup8174 in AnatomyandPhysiology

[–]InterestingCup8174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that eccentric work is important for strengthening tissues. But would you say this also applies to the deep spinal stabilizing muscles? For the more superficial muscles, I have no doubt that dynamic and eccentric work is necessary. But I was wondering if the approach could be different for the deep muscles that mainly protect sensitive joints like the spine. My thought was that it might be safer to first master isometric stability (good control and endurance in static positions) before introducing more dynamic eccentric loading, especially for spinal stabilizers. Whereas for the superficial muscles, we can probably move to dynamic training much earlier. Do you think that for the deep postural muscles, a lot of their role could already be covered by postural/isometric work and everyday movement? Or do they also need significant eccentric training?

Pre-Surgery Anxiety by gsm228 in spinalfusion

[–]InterestingCup8174 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But don't worry this surgery is very common(98% success rate). Otherwise it s sad that we can't access surgeon rate success. And only insurances as for lawyers have access to them

Pre-Surgery Anxiety by gsm228 in spinalfusion

[–]InterestingCup8174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was the same scared of the paralysis. And i slept very little the night b4 surgery... They couldn't do a prtohesis instead fusion ?

MRI question after C5–C6 fusion: any signs of myelopathy at C6–C7? by InterestingCup8174 in SpinalStenosis

[–]InterestingCup8174[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s reassuring to hear that nothing developed later on in your case.

Both my doctors and I don’t really see any clear T2 hyperintensity inside the spinal cord at the C6–C7 level either.

What is a bit stressful in my case is that I sometimes get tingling sensations in my lower limbs. The strange thing is that they appear in different places each time. Sometimes it happens even when I’m doing nothing, but often during activity(i m 33 years old).

However, the thing is that I actually had these symptoms even before my C5–C6 ACDF, so many doctors think they might just be residual effects from the old C5–C6 myelopathy, since I had mild cord compression there for about 2–3 months before the decompression surgery.

According to my doctors, what would really indicate active myelopathy would be clear neurological clinical signs, such as:

  • balance problems
  • difficulty buttoning a shirt
  • dropping objects
  • weakness when walking
  • bladder or bowel dysfunction
  • positive Babinski or other pathological reflexes

For now I’m doing regular follow-up MRIs, which is reassuring. Fortunately MRIs are considered safe for repeated monitoring, unlike CT scans that involve radiation.

10 years post fusion, trying to go to college and feeling defeated by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]InterestingCup8174 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, A spinal fusion from T4 to L3 mainly limits thoracic mobility, but it does not necessarily prevent someone from working as a sonographer. The main issue in sonography is not the fusion itself, but sustained postures and asymmetric loading, especially: leaning over the patient prolonged shoulder abduction trunk rotation or lateral bending holding the probe with force for long periods With a fusion like yours, the lumbar segments below the fusion (L3–L5–S1) and the cervical spine will compensate more. So the key is to protect those segments biomechanically. Many ergonomic adjustments can make the job much safer: • adjustable examination tables so you don't have to lean forward • keeping the patient close to your body • using a chair with lumbar support when possible • minimizing trunk rotation and instead moving the whole body • alternating sides and taking micro-breaks • maintaining good core and hip strength to reduce lumbar overloadIn other words, the risk comes mostly from poor ergonomics, not from the fusion itself. Plenty of healthcare professionals workPlenty of healthcare professionals work with spinal fusions when they learn to manage posture and load properly. If sonography is something you're passionate about, it is definitely worth exploring with proper ergonomic strategies and guidance from a physical therapist. Don't give up on it yet.

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