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Cervical myelopathy caused by herniated disc at C4-6 level
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He was fused C4-5-6 in October, and sometime this summer we hope, will be skull to C3. Hoping later on C3-4 doesn't need attention.
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@debbiepinkston59 There are a lot of medical studies suggesting that fusions increase the risk of adjacent segment disease and that the longer length of the fusion can increase the risk further. If C3-C4 is the only mobile disc left unfused in the upper cervical, it will have a lot of stress on it. With C6-C7 still mobile, that probably gives some ability to bend forward. I kind of worry about other adjacent discs too but I try to to maintain core strength and good posture. I know these are complex problems and choices are not easy.
Can your son play his guitar? I know that was a concern before surgery. I sure hope that he can and that it helps with recovery.
Jennifer