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Cervical Posterior fusion from C-3 thru C-7,
Spine Health | Last Active: May 9 11:36am | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
My first surgery on my neck was the same as yours in 2016 an anterior fusion C4-7, C4-5 fused completely C5-6 And C6-7 didn't fuse completely That's why I had the Posterior fusion.During the posterior fusion I had a Laminectomy done at C3-4 to relieve severe stenosis at that level.Thanks for responding.Trying to attach photo of last x-ray not sure if it comes out.If it does come out where you can see the photo you can see the three separate operations
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Well, @celtic, you've got quite a hardware collection there...I went back and read your original post and I wonder if you've learned anything? NSAIDs or Tylenol type drugs plus MR when needed?
Has PT helped? Changing pillows? Gentle neck movement to relieve pain and tightness?
I had anterior 4/5 last May and bones did not fuse. I now have a bulge above 3 and bulge as well as pinch at 7. I am preparing for posterior C4 to T1. Can you give insight on down time? How long out of work? I know the pain will not be fun during recovery, but I have hope this will relieve some of my daily pain and bring back some sensation in my right arm and hand. I appreciate all feedback. Thank you.
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I had 3 anterior surgeries over 20 years and have hardware from C3 to Tl. BoneS did not fuse at c4-5 or at c7-T1. Doctor said the posterior way is the only way to approach now but said the recovery is pretty rough and recommends waiting until symptoms worsen. Not bad really, I've had a lot worse, usually just moderate arm,shoulder and neck pain. I've taken hydrocodone 10mg 3 to 4 time a day for the last 3 years since my last surgery. Gabapentin helps but I take only when really hurting as I can't think clearly when on it. ( But a lot of people do well on it). I take a lot of tylenol. Too much Nsaids make my tinnitus a lot worse. I am a 57 yo male.