[percepied]

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?"

[Avocado Baby]

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.

This post has been edited by Avocado Baby: 31 May 2009 - 09:32 PM