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ACDF 5/6 and pinched nerves leg weakness

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 30 6:54pm | Replies (6)
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My doctor explained ankylosing spondylitis as growth of bone that can actually fuse joints together - my words. I am finding it harder to bend and turn so something is going on. Because of that I will put cat box up higher. They will learn to use it hopefully.

I am seeing neurosurgeon soon to find out what he thinks. My army neurosurgeon said that since I have had the ac/df 5/6 the next surgery - if needed - will be through back of neck which will be major surgery he said. At my age of 70 I am thinking living with arms going numb making me drop things and all the other problems is better than a major surgery.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 28 10:03am

@rico2 spine surgery through the back of the neck is more painful because of going through the muscles that you use to support the spine. The recovery would be longer. This is what my surgeon told me. They do this to avoid creating excessive scar tissue.

Did your surgeon explain why this would be major surgery and how many levels would be involved?

I think your kitties will adapt to a box placed up higher as long as it is stable and wouldn’t tip over if they walk on the edge. A box with high sides like a tote bin can be better since they can miss the box with their aim. They also need a landing spot on the table so they are not jumping and grabbing the side of the box which would be a disaster and train them against using it.

How many cats do you have?

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