... I am currently seeking for a Neurosurgeon in Arizona that would be willing to see me after a 3 level ACDF surgery performed 4 months ago. I am in much worse shape than I was the day after my snowboarding accident. ... (4 replies)
... Yes, the CT scan showed thr fractures. I had a MRI a few weeks ago and all it showed was that I was bone on bone at C7, and was slipping over T1, and what was left of the disc was bulging out the back, tore and leaking. (2 replies)
... I haven't fell, or been in a car accident, and I had a MRI three weeks ago that only showed that I'm bone on bone at C7T1, with 3mm slippage of C7 over T1. ... (2 replies)
... Again, my chiro said he can adjust the neck after ACDF, but if I don't want it, he'll stay away from that area. ... (10 replies)
... Has anyone had chiropratic manipulation after ACDF? ... (10 replies)
... Started showing up after fall in March 2011. ... (15 replies)
... I also have not heard of someone needing to be in a collar for 3 months after ACDF surgery. ... (35 replies)
... I am to have another MRI concentrating higher up so to see if there is still something that can be done so that's a positive I guess. ... (15 replies)
... I went to PT, primarily for my weak left side 10 days after surgery. ... (15 replies)
... I went to PT, primarily for my weak left side 10 days after surgery. ... (15 replies)
... You say your surgery was about a month ago but then say you have been doing PT for a month....This would be crazy for them to start you on PT immediately after a fusion....It is usually started a month AFTER recovery.... ... (15 replies)
... When I woke up, my left side was weak. Couldn't walk, couldn't do much with the left arm. After a month of PT, it's coming along very slowly. ... (15 replies)
... There are many posts here by people who've recently had ACDF's, most recently including Hamsta's thread. You could also read the List of Items to Have at Home After ACDF thread that's in the header section. ... (9 replies)
... I'd like to get any necessary shopping done this weekend if possible, and while I've looked at the ACDF post surg list here as well as general post spine surg lists on other boards, I still have a few questions. ... (3 replies)
... years ago. The MRI shows the plate is fixed and stable. shortly after my surgery I started having swallowing problems and the feeling of preassure in my throat. ... (8 replies)
... Have you had a new MRI or other imaging recently to see the status of your plate and other structures to see if the plate is causing the issues you are experiencing? ... (8 replies)
... when any surgeon will not allow a follow up type of MRI after the patient is actually showing much worse not there pre op symptoms, something really just is soo not right there. ... (10 replies)
... Let me share with you my experience in hopes that it will help you. I broke my neck 3 months after having major surgery on it. ... (6 replies)
... Hello,
Four weeks ago, I developed sudden 24/7 numbness/tingling in my left hand. After a few days, I also developed intermittent left foot/left leg/right leg numbness/tingling.
Intermittent moderate/high pain in left forearm & elbow. Went to my ortho (about 2 weeks ago) who specializes in necks & backs (the one that referred me to the surgeon in 2006).
He feels it... (6 replies)
... Good luck with that. I hope a new MRI will at least provide more clarity.... ... (9 replies)
