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S/P C6-7 Anterior Fusion Woes
by Smadak, Jul 20, 2008 09:21AM
I am about 10 weeks post C6-7 anterior fusion with allograft. An accident over 5 years ago brought me to this and I waited too long. Surgery was perfect, out of the hospital in 23 hours, out of work now for 10 weeks. At the 6 week visit - the allograft hadn't taken yet so I am out again 6 weeks. The good: better left arm feeling and movement, same right arm and thumb issues (numbness and weakness) ... Here's the problem - I haven't done anything - I still have the same pain in the neck I always had only a bit sharper, I have headaches all the time (daily) now, I even still have an issue with swallowing still. I started physical therapy but they are afraid to do anything. I have another appointment soon to check the allograft. I'm getting frustrated. ALSO... apparently, my cervical curve is no longer a curve and it is straight... does this have any implications for my future?
Member Comments (1)
by Judy1961, Jul 22, 2008 01:44PM
To: Smadak
Have you had a barium swallow test?
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