Cervical fusion of C3-C7 after L4-L5 and S1 - What to expect?
I had a fusion of my L-4, L-5 & S-1 one year ago this month. Pre-operatively I had bi-lateral sciatica in both legs. When I awoke in post-anesthesia I was pain free.
Unfortunately I have had neuropathy in my right foot & loss of sensory nerve function which has led to balance issues.
My recent MRI shows cervical spine impingement necessitating cervical fusion from C-3 through C-7. I am hoping this alleviates my balance issues & relieves my neuropathy.
What kind of recovery can I anticipate? The lumbar fusion was much tougher than I expected.
Thanks!
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@paulameador I'm going to tag @janagain so she'll see your post. Typing their handle like I did here will send a notification that you have responded to them.