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When is a cervical fusion considered a non-fusion? i am 16+ months post-op on c4-7 fusion but c6/7 has a definite demarcation line between the 2 vertebrae as seen on ct imaging. i've heard that more than 1 year is non-fusion but others say 2+ years?

Q: when is a cervical fusion considered a non-fusion? i am 16+ months post-op on c4-7 fusion but c6/7 has a definite demarcation line between the 2 vertebrae as seen on ct imaging. i've heard that more than 1 year is non-fusion but others say 2+ years?

: Dont listen to 'people' Talk to the surgeon who did the fusion and have him/her explain the CT findings. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dont listen to 'people' Talk to the surgeon who did the fusion and have him/her explain the CT findings. Good luck

Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

When is a cervical fusion considered a non-fusion? i am 16+ months post-op on c4-7 fusion but c6/7 has a definite demarcation line between the 2 vertebrae as seen on ct imaging. i've heard that more than 1 year is non-fusion but others say 2+ years?

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