bogie:
Thanks for the response. I continue on my quest for information. As it stands right now, my surgeon seems to have taken the position that can be summarized as:
1. I do spinal fusions.
2. If you continue in my care, I will propose to treat you with a spinal fusion because that is what I do.
3. If you are interested in exploring any other treatment path beyond spinal fusion, please refer to items 1 and 2 above.
UGH!
Continuing on my quest... Have just gotten done leaving a message for a surgeon in the Indianapolis area.
Before I accept a multi-level fusion, I'm going to need to hear a surgeon who actually DOES disc replacements tell me why they can't help me.
Anyone who has more suggestions at to a center of expertise/surgeon recommendation, feel free to PM me, or throw them out here.
Thanks!!!
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Bill
Auto accident mid-80's
Neck Pain for 10+ years
Some bouts of dibilitating numbness/muscle control issues since '93 treated by chiropractic when acute.
August 2012, some loss of sensation and muscle control/spasticity issues noted, all 4 limbs. C-Spine MRI Conducted.
September 2012, Diagnosed herniated discs/cervical Stenosis: C5-C6, C6-C7
Initial proposed procedure, multi-level fusion at C5-C6, C6-C7.
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