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Originally Posted by Shirl
Hi and welcome carolyncaswell ~
You will not find very many with this many cervical levels done but I am one of them. I I have had a total of 3 cervical surgeries done. Two were anterior with hardware plate and screws and the last was posterior with hardware (rods and screws). I am fused from C3-C7. I still have problems at C1-2 which I am seeing my Neurosurgeon and a headache specialist for.
If you want to talk more please let me know. I know just how you must be feeling right about now. 
I am also fused from L3-S1. 
Shirl |
Hello, new member/ longtime visitor,
I had cervical fusion (c4/6) in '04 by Dr. Ian Sabin in the UK. Complete success, in my mind UNTIL my neurosurgion here in NC, Dr. Bullard, suggests that my hardware appears loose/instable and 1 level above AND below are at the stage of needing stablized, as well. Bullard did my Transacral lumbar fusion in '07, so I feel comfortable with his skills and judgement, but I just had a SIXTH surgery on my shoulder LAST WEEK and am just overwhelmed with this news!! I just need to vent and get any comments. Also, to find out how YOU are doing after this post 2 years ago...Thanks again
dan