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I had an anterior cervical discectomy & fusion at c5-6 & c7 14 days ago. having difficulty swallowing and quite a bit of pain. there is a hard lump running almost the length of the incision. is this normal? ty?
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Post-op recovery: It will take a few more weeks for recovery to stabilize, and you may require post-op physical therapy. Pain and swallowing can be handled through your doctor. The incision will take time to heal. Since your surgeon knows you best, contact the doctor and discuss in detail you lingering concerns.
Answered 2/7/2021
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