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A 64-year-old female asked:

C4 /5 is unstable when i tilt my head & c5/6-6/7 need replacement, is 3 disk fusion my only choice? dr said 2 replacements(want) but xray shows c4/5 unstable & now says 3 disk fusion as 2 replacements might cause 2nd surgery to stabalize c4/5 later?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience
Yes, you better have all fixed at the same time.
Reviewed Sep 12, 2021
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Dr. Bennett Machanic
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