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On November 25th, 2022 I had a spinal injury after body surfacing accident that required fusing C1 - C5. After 10 weeks in a collar, I was told by my neurosurgeon that I don't need to wear it any longer.
I have now realized that the range of motion limitation is a real thing. I have practically none horizontally and limited vertically. I knowingly signed up for the surgery at the time of the accident, because the risks involved with less radical surgery were much too great. There was too much danger of full paralysis if less than 5 vertebrae were fused.
I am now driving my family crazy because I am not adjusting to the limited range of motion well. My question from someone who was (overly) active for a 67 year old, is there life after fusion?
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Hello @viehberg25 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think your question is so valid and I'd like to see members join you to share their experience.
Because of that, you will notice I have moved your post into an existing discussion on spinal fusions which you can find here:
- Spinal fusion of C1-C6: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spinal-fusion-of-c1-c6/
Members such as @jenniferhunter @morkat and @atchastain may be able to rejoin this discussion to share more with you.
Based on your concerns, have you reconnected with your doctor to see what options you may have with regard to your range of motion at this stage?