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Luque Rod Has Loosened

Started by shelia , Oct 15 2007 05:04 PM

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Posted 15 October 2007 - 05:04 PM

After 20 years my Luque rod has loosened at the top of my spine. Of course the neurologist who originally installed the luque in 1987 is now retired.

A new neurologist has suggested cutting the top of the rod off where the wiring has come a loose.

Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?
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