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@sassysingerntx
What was the reason they had to go back in 4 years later for c5-t1? Was there an issue with the 1st surgery/hardware or new degeneration? How is your neck mobility/range of motion now? What are your new symptoms tied to c4-c5?
Do you want to move forward with the surgery? How was your recovery from the first 2 surgeries?
I had c5-c6 ACDF and now need c6-c7 done (hope to do in May). They are going to need to go in with a new incision in front because I have scar tissue from the first ACDF plus thyroid lobectomy using the same scar. I’ll look like Frankenstein when they are done with me. 😉 I am concerned that I will lose a lot of mobility in my neck with 2 fused sections.
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I have dengeration throughout my spine. I had a non union of 2 of 3 levels done. I must say, I have pretty good range of motion. Looking up is sometimes tricky but overall good. New symptoms are neck pain, shoulder/arm pain and my hands get tingling numb sometimes. Surgery is scheduled 5/21. I know from experience it will only get worse.