Surgery on Monday 3/22/10 Wish Me Luck
 

Hello all, I will be having Revision Surgery on Monday 3/22. As shown in my signature, I have had two previous neck surgeries. This will be my 3rd and hopefully last. My Doc is going to remove the plates that are at C3/4 and C6/7. He says these sites are fully fused and no longer need the plates. Then he is going to do a ACDF on C4/5 & C5/6 with bone graph and hardware. So when all is said and done I will have 4 levels C3 - C7 completely fused. Is there anyone else out there that has basically had thier whole neck fused? I am just curious about range of motion. I trust my Doc and he is a expert at doing revision surgery. Wish me luck, and if any of you have had multiple levels fused, please share your experience with me. Thanks again.

Tim

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ACDF C3/4 w/graph/hardware (2000), ACDF C6/7 w/graph/hardware (2004) MRI (2010)shows Moderate central and right paracentral disc protrusion at C5/6 and Mild Broad based disc bulge at C4/5

Wishing you a successful outcome !
 

Hello Tim!
Just wanted to send some support! Sounds like you've got a good relationship w/your Dr and you're feelin' good about this procedure!

Sorry I'm not knowledged with the surgery you are getting, but wanted to emphasize to get plenty of rest and follow all the restrictions for a speedy and successful recovery!

Please keep your thread updated! Let us know how you are feeling!

Truly Caring,
Rae:hug: