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How likely am i expected to suffer from adjacent arthrosis if i have my cervical spine fused at 5,6 level at the age of 29? inevitable?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Slightly: Fusion of the spine can lead to increased workload of the adjacent vertebrae. Activity may also have a bearing on that as well. Some studies suggest the rate of adjacent arthrosis only slightly geater than a normal spine. Avoid excessive impact activities.

Answered 7/7/2014

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