How much pain must i endure before proceeding with surgery for a cervical fusion? i had a cervical fusion 8-10 yrs ago and am having severe pain again. x-ray and mri suggest need for another fusion. how much pain must i endure before proceeding with surge

That : That depends on you. Many people prefer to have surgery and get rid of the pain, but some people prefer to suffer and avoid surgery. I would discuss it with your primary care doctor and your spine surgeon. Good luck!

The : The answer to your question depends on you and how the pain has effected your life and daily activities. It also depends on whether or not there is a reliable surgical procedure that could predictably help your pain. There may be several options to consider to help manage your pain outside of surgery, including therapy, an injection, and others. Work with your primary md and spine surgeon to explore these options and whether or not surgery can help correct the problem and treat the pain. Best wishes!