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I have a cervical fusion at c3,4,5. i have a herniation at c5-6. how would the herniated disc be fixed? would it be connected to my current fusion?

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Dr. Joshua Rovner answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Adjacent Fusion: If you have a herniated disc at a level near your current fusion the new disc can be treated with a fusion that would connect with the other fusion. There are also new modern devices which allow us to do this without removing the plate from your previous surgery.

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Answered 9/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a cervical fusion at c3,4,5. i have a herniation at c5-6. how would the herniated disc be fixed? would it be connected to my current fusion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshua Rovner answered

Dr Mcgovern agreed

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