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Old 01-06-2014, 11:26 AM #1
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Hi Everyone, I am having a posterior cervical fusion on c2 c3 c4....(c4 only one side as arthritis has fused it) next month.
What I am concerned about is the surgeon said I won't need a collar. Has anyone here had a posterior fusion? I have instability at c2 & C3. Thanks so much. jinky
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Has anyone here had a posterior fusion? I have instability at c2 & C3.
Hi Jinky, Welcome.

There have been posterior fusions here; I don't know if any of those folks are currently active. You can find posts/threads via the search facility.

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posterior cervical decompression and fusion is the proper name. Thank you for helping me. Yes I am reading posts that are helpful. jinky
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