Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My orthopedic doctor has brought up the issue of surgery on my neck. the thought of having surgery on my neck terrifies me. my question is, could i become paralyzed by having surgery on my neck?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes but very rare: A board certified fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon or neurosurgeon is what you are looking for. The risk of paralysis post op is extremely rare. Discuss this with your surgeon to put yourself at ease. Ask how many he or she does and their results.
Answered 9/8/2013
5.6k views
Neck Surgery: Neck surgery is done with utmost care and monitoring of the spinal cord and nerves during surgery. The chance to have paralysis is very remote. You should discuss this further with your spine surgeon to alleviate your fears.
Answered 2/2/2015
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can a tight bladder neck go back to normal on med and bladder training like my doc said? Or will I have until need surgery? He said try train bladder
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Will i need to wear a chip strap after a neck lift? I've read that some doctors don't think compression is very useful after the first 24 hours after surgery. Is it the same for chin straps after a neck lift?
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
Having bad neck pains because of the goitre, T4 is 80.4, but my doctor said i can't have surgery until the T4 goes down to 18, what should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I need more neck surgery & the doctor tolde about a fusion using bone marrow & a spong. Has anyone heard of this and do u have a site I can read on it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Muscle spasms neck pain. Surgery was suggested doing pt instead. Was on Soma (carisoprodol) 1xday & made funtional. Now doc will only give flexireal non-funtional ?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic spine Dr? I went to pain management today and the Dr said he thought I'd end up needing surgery on my neck for pinched nerves.The Xray showed bone spurs & disc space narrowing?
What questions do I need to ask my orthopedic doctor before my clavicle surgery?
What questions should I ask my orthopedic doctor before a claviculectomy surgery?
I have a question I have these lumps on my neck from my previous surgery my doctor thinks there muscle knots can they be seen on a MRI ?
I have a goiter pushing over esophagus, pretty big never saw endocrinologist, ear, nose, throat doctor recommended surgery. Some thoughts?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
