MRI results!! - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

vickig · 06-06-2003, 08:10 AM

Hello to All,

AWWWWW!!!! Finally some good (or not so bad) news. I saw my ortho doc yesterday, and all my fusions have been accomplished

I do have residual spinal stenosis at C5-6 related to a ridge of osteophytes that is present. Ortho said it is not surgery worthy now!! THANK YOU THANK YOU.

But....after cervical fusions, who doesn't get stenosis?? I have read almost everyone that goes thru this develops bone spurs due to the healing of the bony process and overgrowth.

Can any of ya'll tell me your experience with the osteophytes, symptoms, pain, etc.
Ortho said my headaches and neck pain may be due to them and may not. Thanks...

Ginny...I do alot of my shopping at Super Wal-Mart and Target in Mobile there, and also go to the movies on Schillinger Rd. Are you over that way? Thanks neighbor!!

Vicki

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april 2002 ACDF C 4-5, C 5-6 plate and screws
november 2002 ACDF C 3-4, no hardware (wiuld of had to move old hardware and replace again)

BamaPeach · 06-06-2003, 08:34 AM

Hi dear, Fantastic news for you. Yes SuperWalmart is my store..lol. My hubby hates to call and that is where I am. When you hurt from getting in and out of a car one stop shopping is just to appealing. ------------------
ACF June 18, 2003 C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with bone donor

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Midge130 · 06-06-2003, 11:04 AM

Vicki,
I have spinal central stenosis caused by bone spurs. I have not had surgery yet, I will find out on June 16th when my surgery date will be.

My pain started 3 yrs ago, it started with pain in my left shoulder, right in the joint. There was also weakness in both arms. It hadn't progressed much until about 6 months ago. I've also had migraines/headaches for the past 5 yrs. Now I have the pain in my left arm, shoulder almost constantly. Pain in right shoulder starting. Some pain and weakness in neck. Upper and mid back weakness and tingling. And just started noticing some left hip pain. BTW, my stenosis is at C4-C5.

Hope this helps, if you have questions, ask away!!
Midge

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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03