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I had a cervical fusion at 4-5 and 5-6, three years ago. istill experience pain and spasms. i have a plate, 6 screws and 2 spacers. what should i do?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Sometimes: After spinal fusion some people will continue to have spinal pain . Suggest follow up radiology to ensure that the screws and plates are in place.
Answered 8/13/2013
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Pain after ACDF: Understand, 80% of these surgeries are successful. Therefore, occasions exist when pain does not improve. Considerations: 1) new problem above or below the fusion (pain free interval after surgery, different symptoms) 2) failure of the fusion to heal properly (symptoms, better then recurred) 3) problem unaddressed by surgery (never better) best thing to do is be evaluated by your operating md.
Answered 8/14/2013
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Time for a Dr. visit: There are several potential reasons including adjacent segment disease, failure to fuse, and musculoskeletal pain. You deserve a new work-up to get some answers and relief. Good luck.
Answered 12/10/2013
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