How does a screw in my back become fractured?
Hello;I am 46 yrs old.I have had two back surgeries in 1992 and 1994.Well it did not work so good for me.I have a fractured screw,and pain all the time.I almost died after one of my surgeries,so needless to say im scared to have one again,to fix that darn screw.The Doctor never told me how this can happen,So if anyone can give some insight on how it can fracture when it is in my virtabrae would be awesome. Laura.
Although I've found comments from quite a few spinal fusion patients talking about having broken screws, I haven't been able to find any official medical explanation for why this happens. The closest I've come is one patient who said her doctor told her that the reason the screws may have broken is because bone has some give but screws have none and the bones may have shifted just enough to snap the screws.
I can certainly understand why you would be afraid of having another surgery. Don't hesitate to express your fears and concerns to your doctor. You didn't say what happened when you almost died after one of your surgeries, but hopefully if you have to have another surgery, precautions can be taken to prevent something similar from happening again.
Good luck to you.
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hi, altho i don't know how help you, i feel bad for you, almost died ow did this happen? sure is scary stuff, whhat exactly wrong with your back?..by the way is your other name" ijemi? hope you are doing better, cindi
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