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Originally Posted by gatorhead
Yes both ACDF. I had a mal/non union of C5-6, and C6-7 went bad so they had to go back in and redo C5-6 and then do C6-7. I too had an osteophytic bar that grew on C5-6 and it was spearing the nerve root so that was removed during the second surgery. They would ONLY go through the back if they wanted to leave that disc. That is IF they even consider it surgical at the moment.  |
Yes, Gator I am in no hurry for any more surgery at this time. I am just wondering what the alternative treatment would be for the osteophytic bar. At this time, I use heat alot, pain medication when it gets really bad and Biofreeze, a topical pain relief gel. I also take Robaxin on a daily basis. The pain woke me up at 4 a.m. this morning and I felt like I was being stabbed in the arm and shoulder. Just curious if it is something I am going to have to live with. One other thing I have noticed is that my right arm is becoming progressively weaker. I cannot lift anything very heavy at all and I have a lot of trouble with my hand grip. As far as the canal stenosis, it is moderate right now. What alternative non-invasive treatment would be used for that? Is the stenosis contributing to the pain I am having or is it strictly related to the bone spurs? I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.