Thread: pain after ACDF
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Old 05-10-2010, 05:25 PM
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I had ACDF 5-6-7 in 1999. I had to have pain management long afterwards, and it's only been the last couple of years I haven't had to have injections in my neck for pain.

Don't get me wrong, the worst pain was relieved immediately after the surgery, but I am saying don't expect to be pain free right away after the surgery. Get a good pain doc and take your time.
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