I underwent anterior cervical fusion c4-5, after day 3 post op, stsrted to notice a weak feeling in my left arm. I calked the MD office and was told to go to the emergency room if I felt I was having an emergency. It was just a mild weak feeling, so of course, I didnt go. Over the course of a few days, I lost the ability to lift my arm. Called the MD with the same results, go to the ER.
I did not feel it to be an emergency situation, however, I wanted some answers.
I went to the ER, had a Ct scan of my neck and brain, and Mri of my beck. My surgeon came to see me and said everything looks fine, all the hardware is where it is supposed to be, I think you have nerve palsy and left.
Over the next several days, not only was I having paralysis, I started having excrutiating pain in my arm and shoulder.
I still havent received an explanation from the physician, and have started trying to research this myself.
I am now 4 weeks postop with no relief of the pain, and no improvement in function. I started using a tens unit on my own, have not been referred for therapy.
Its very frustrating and depressing.