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ACDF 5/6 and pinched nerves leg weakness
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 30 6:54pm | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
@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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My neurosurgeon talked about fusing entire neck - I simplified it. I know several people who have had similar surgery and they are miserable with left over pain and have to turn their entire body to see to the sides. I’m seeing a community care neurosurgeon in 2 weeks to get a second opinion. I love my VA doctors but I really wanted a second opinion. Community Care is local doctors outside of the VA paid for by VA. I never thought my years in Army would be so helpful now because who can afford a huge bill especially for me as I am a disabled vet.
I have two cats so I have 2 litter boxes. I have an old table about waist tall I will use and I can come up with a stepping stool so they don’t have to jump. I may build them a ladder so no jumping needed.