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Minimal invasive cervical surgery

Spine Health | Last Active: Aug 1, 2023 | Replies (6)
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@upstatephil

I had a C4-C7 ACDF in Feb - which isn't really minimally invasive. But my question for you is this: Why focus on minimally invasive? Here I am five months post and I have a short, nearly invisible scar just above my left collar bone and I feel terrific. Not sure how much different results might have been with MI?

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djliang | @djliang | Jul 26, 2023

Thank you for your reply and sharing. In fact, I don’t very care about postoperative scars. I just feel a little anxious when I hear that ACDF may affect vocal cords and swallowing. I have never had surgery before and would like to learn more options, I have read some articles and videos regarding MI and it sounds a good alternative to traditional surgery, if MI surgery can achieve the same results and safty as ACDF why not try it.

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