A 44-year-old member asked:
what do you recommend if i have had a neck fusion and had my right shoulder rebuilt?
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Dr. Ronald Quam answered
18 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Neck shoulder fusion: That depends on what the recommendation is for. Staying supple and mobile is key to avoiding neck and shoulder stiffness. Daily stretches and range of motion exercises are a must. I would run them by whoever did your surgeries to see if they are safe for your diagnosis though.
Answered on May 5, 2014
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