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Cervical stenosis: Leg weakness
Spine Health | Last Active: May 31 2:01pm | Replies (83)Comment receiving replies
Jennifer,
Thanks for your quick response and thorough explanation. I go for at least 6 weeks of PT and then F/U with neuro on March 1 to discuss whether it has helped any. If not then he is recommending ACDF of C3-C4 and C6 - C7. That will have me fused all the way from C3 - C7. 🙁
He did discuss that I'd be a good candidate for a hybrid surgery involving an artificial disk but that most insurance companies don't authorized those as the "jury is still out" on whether it is any better than a straight up fusion.
As far as ROM, he said I would lose a little more movement of rotation but more noticeably it would affect looking up and looking down most of all.
I may start looking into seeing if Mayo in Jacksonville will have a look at me if I can get Aetna to approve. Not even sure where to begin with that but I guess we'll see if PT helps any. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
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@rdflash0788 Here is the insurance page for Mayo Jacksonville. (insurance acceptance is different at each campus) I recommend calling the billing department at Mayo to confirm if they are in network for you.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/documents/commercial-insurance-plan-contracts-florida/doc-20203719
If your insurance is accepted, you may use this link to inquire about appointments at any campus.
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Is there a particular surgeon who looks like a good fit for what you need? You can also inquire at Rochester and there are many more spine surgeons there if you are willing to travel. It is worth traveling to get the best surgeon that you can.
Jennifer