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Topic Title: 4 herniated discs in my neck and pain. PAIN! Help. update - full 2 level disc replacement 2021 Topic Summary: two surgeries, ultimately having a 2 level artificial disc replacement Created On: 08/07/2016 06:17 PM |
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- dingpatch | - 08/23/2016 03:36 PM |
- TRIBULATIONexodus | - 08/23/2016 11:25 AM |
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- SgtHulk | - 01/11/2017 06:09 AM |
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- Ric | - 10/01/2016 02:24 PM |
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01/05/2017 12:06 PM
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update for anyone that's interested.
I've seen three different neurosurgeons: 1. Neuro 1, Dr. Masson, Orlando. Two consultations. Recommended 2 level artificial disc replacement of both herniated discs. 2. Neuro 2, Dr. Duekmedjian, Melbourne. One consult.. Recommended a spinal fusion and discectomy. 3. Neuro 3. Dr. Razack, Orlando. Two consultations. Recommended a minimally invasive procedure called a foraminotomy to open the space where my nerve is pinched at my C6-C7 and cutting off signal to my tricep. Essentially taking a roto rooter to the nerve canal. I'm going with this procedure before I do a disc replacement. His philosophy was treat the symptom first, use the minimal procedure necessary, and not go for the disc replacement just because the MRI shows the disc herniations. With the caveat that I may still need to do that in the future. At this point I have no pain, but I would say I've lost 75% of the strength in my right tricep. He didn't guaranteed that I will regain my muscle strength back, not even with a disc replacement, but we'll see. I have the surgery scheduled for Feb. If anyone would like more info on my experience so far please PM, would be pleased to discuss with you. And thanks to Herc for working with me on some PT exercises. |
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