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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: electric mobili
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Date: 15 Apr 91 20:02:20 GMT
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 PN>   Hi Bill, you've got the idea of what a full fusion is. They fuse all

 PN> of the vertabrea and then insert a metal rod. The metal rod is then
 PN> attached to the spine. They need to add the rod for support. Not fun.
I
 PN> won't be able to transfer myself if they do this, so I want to hold
off

        I'm jumping in here without knowing the background.  A
Harrington rod instrumentation with a spinal fusion should not
stop you from transfering.  In fact it should aid you after you
heal in that you will have more stability.

        I understand wanting to postpone the procedure because it
does require aconsiderable recovery period.

        I know several paras and high level quads who have had
the procedure.  Check with a P.T. and get their input.

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