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I had a anterior cervical spine fusion of c6/c7 three years ago and i'm still having significant neck pain. is this normal?

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Possibly: The surgery will decompress the spinal canal and foramen (area where nerve roots exit). So while it can help with neuropathic pain, a number of musculoskeletal pain generators exist. If it is a problem, seek care.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Evaluation time.: Significant pain is something you should evaluated, whether it is from a previous spinal fusion or not.

Answered 9/12/2017

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A member asked:

I had a anterior cervical spine fusion of c6/c7 three years ago and i'm still having significant neck pain. is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Dr Keith agreed

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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