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Spinal Fusion Surgery – Good or Bad Experiences?
Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 23, 2025 | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
@dlydailyhope Yes I have heaviness in my legs and numb feet plus tingling fingers and my handwriting and typing are not good.
MRI report showing of any seriousness is c3c4 uncovertabral hypertrophy causing severe foraminal narrowing.
c5 c6 uncovertabral hypertrophy causing severe right and mild left neural narrowing.
c6c7 Disc osteophyte causing severe left and moderate right neural foraminal narrowing.
My surgeon says not to worry everything looks good. Second opinion with another dr which he says everything looks good.
That is frustrating since I am still having all these problems 7 month out from ACDF fusion which went well and healed perfectly.
My husband is not very good with doctors but he has made a new appointment with a new surgeon. Also he has gotten an appointment with a surgeon down in Mt Pleasant SC that has a very good rating with his patients so hopefully out the next two one of them can help me.
Thank you for your concern. I appreciate it. I will continue with physical therapy at home and hope that helps until I get an answer.
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It seems you have some severe foraminal stenosis at multiple levels and would need to explore foraminotomy surgery options to decompress nerve roots and address any osteophyte bone growth if affecting nerves. How is your vertebrae strength? Do you have osteoporosis or are your bones strong? How does your hardware show up in your MRI and has anything collapsed compressing nerve roots and foraminal space?
Here is what ChatGPT says about getting foraminotomy after ACDzf surgery.
Considerations for Foraminotomy After ACDF
Indications
Persistent Symptoms: If symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness continue after ACDF, a foraminotomy may be indicated to relieve nerve compression.
New Issues: Foraminotomy can also address foraminal stenosis or new herniations at adjacent levels post-ACDF.