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Persistent pain post-anterior cervical fusion C4-C7?

Spine Health | Last Active: May 27 10:33pm | Replies (27)
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@hodinator

Hi Jennifer!

I wrote to you after my surgery at ochsner, not sure if you saw it. For what it is worth I was told to expect the recovery process to take at least a year and it may take up to 2 years for the spinal cord to fully heal, possibly leading to feeling again in my hands and fingers. They have prescribed a device to wear around my neck 4 hours a day that increases success of fusion by 38%. It's an Orthofix Cervical Stim.

Deacra, I hope they find an answer for you and that you are pain free soon.

All the best,

Robert

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | May 11, 2023

@hodinator
Hello Robert!

Yes, I did see your wonderful message about how well your surgery went for you, and I loved seeing your joy. I hadn't been able to properly respond yet because of a commitment I had for an art competition where artists need to paint on location, and I wanted to take time in writing back to you. I have to get my work delivered by tomorrow. It is good to see you here again in the community.

Jennifer

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