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How is a cervical adr (c5-6 & c6-7) converted to a posterior approach fusion from c3-4 to c6-7? recent mri shows severe spinal stenosis.

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Can be done: Can leave the adrs alone, and do posterior laminectomy and fusion, which can be done minimally invasive.

Answered 10/22/2020

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A member asked:

How is a cervical adr (c5-6 & c6-7) converted to a posterior approach fusion from c3-4 to c6-7? recent mri shows severe spinal stenosis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jian Shen answered

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