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Old 06-30-2003, 05:05 AM   #1
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Exclamation needed 2 to fuse!

wanted to drop in realy quick and say hello. I am home. A much better place =) It hurts, but will be better soon. will post a more blow by blow kida thing later if anyone is interestred? arms poop out on me...

thank you all for your prayers... when i was getting so nervous, i reminded myself of all those i knewonline praying for me. it helped more than you can know.

needed 2 to fuse
sue
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repair torn labrum 7/2000
shoulder impingement 5/2003
results are in, the fusion never fully healed. =/
revision and an overhaul surgery set for June 27th

 
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Old 06-30-2003, 06:45 AM   #2
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Hi Need,
Welcome back

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C2-3, disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress
C3-4, disc protrusion with bone spurs, neural foraminal narrowing.
C4-5 large disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the cord, severe canal stenosis
C5-6 disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the left cord, severe stenosis
C6-7 disc protrusion with bone spurs but does not compress the cord, neural foraminal stenosis.
C7-T1 is normal
T2-3 disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress

Conclusion:
Severe canal stenosis secondary to disc protrusion at C4-5 and C5-6 with mild cord volume loss at these levels.

-Surgery Set for- 18 Sep 03-4 Level Lamin. with plating

 
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Hey Sue,
Glad to see you came out on the other end ok! Get lots of sleep now!
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Glad to see you need2. I am glad you are home and maybe can rest. Take it easy and rest and let us know how you are in a few days.
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ACF June 18, 2003 C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with bone donor and hardware

 
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Hi Sue,

I'm so glad to hear from you. Congratulations. Now it's onto healing! Keep us posted when you're up to it.

Jeanine

 
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