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in reply to: BMP safety #34148
Hi Doc,
I had the surgery last week and all went very well. I managed to get a full reduction with no traction neuropraxia and my surgeon managed to use the BMP with the cancellous bone chips and DBM.
What I wanted to know, as I can’t find any research about it – is can I start taking my vitamin D and K2 supplements now, as I am concerned if that will interfere with the BMP. My main concern is ectopic bone growth – and want to avoid that at all costs.
I also take magnesium and vitamin c
Thank you
in reply to: BMP safety #34128Just to confirm – I had a left hemi laminectomy at the original surgery to decompress the left L5 nerve root
in reply to: BMP safety #34127Hi Dr,
Thanks for your reply. The main goal here is to stabilise the spine (my spongy slip has reoccured unfortunately) – I am starting to get some residual L5 dermatomal pain but it feels more neuroinflammatory vs nerve root compression – I dont have any motor dysfunction – the L5 exiting roots were fully decompressed at the original surgery
My obvious concern is the risk from BMP – but my surgeon is using an extremely low dose along with the DBM and Cancellous bone chips.
Do you use BMP in your PLF fusions?
in reply to: Pedicle screw problems #33505Hi Dr,
Greatly appreciate your reply.
I’ve recently had a CT and my surgeon wants to give it another 3 months. After that we will CT and X Ray to make sure all is fully fused and will then process with the hardware removal.
The ALIF cage has 3 internal screws also, so that is pretty solid itself.
Thank you again sir.
Regards
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