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I am a T12 complete para fused from T10 to L2. I am (was) an active handcyclist who rode on average 100 miles a week. The eventual outcome of this over flexion and extension was Charcot spine or arthropathy. The result is in the inserted image. I am now facing a complete AP fusion from S2 to T8 along with who knows what else. The question is, "Will I ever be able to handcycle again and if so with what intensity?" Perhaps a better question would be, "What will I lose in the way of ROM?"

Hi there,

I'm fused T8 to L5 and although I was quite stiff for a while after surgery, I can now twist a bit say to pick up something on my left with my right hand (I'm not sure whether I should be able to!!!) Before that I was only fused from T11 and I could twist to pick up things from behind me so you will lose some twist, but it won't affect your shoulders or ability to handcycle.

Hope this helps.