hi all,

well, I had another appointment with my neurosurgeon today, and I decided to proceed with the ulnar nerve transposition surgery (a double crush that appeared after my C5-C7 fusion). My hand is just not getting better, and the pain is at the relentless point.

My question is in regards to general anesthetic and being intubated after having an ACDF. I'm told they have to intubate very carefully for anyone who has a neck fusion,`and they warned me that I may have to be intubated awake. I have a anesthesiologist consult prior to surgery to discuss this.

Has anyone had any problems and/or pain being intubated for a surgery after their fusion??? I'm very nervous about that part.

Cathie