Thinking of Having you Hardware Removed?

I thought it would be good to do a thread on this subject because i have now heard from several people that they are considering or have had hardware removed.

For those who may not know, hardware is the metalwork that is fitted in the spine to hold vertebrae bone together, that will have had trauma to it.

The hardware then assists the bone to fuse together, keeping it stable.

Some people do consider getting the hardware removed , especially when they are experiencing discomfort but some dont remove it. If you are thinking of having your hardware removed now that you fusion is healed and successfuly fused then the best thing to do is to discuss the options with your consultant.

This video addresses some of the considerations that may be on your mind:




Here is a useful link to look at where people are discussing their experiences: Source