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A member asked:

Craniotomy 5 weeks ago. tilted my head back 3 days ago heard something snap in top of neck/base of head now it's tight and hurts a bit w/movement. help.

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Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

Prob ok: It's probably nothing and as long as wound is ok it will rob probably be ok. Check with your surgeon.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2013

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