3 level ACDF/new C1-2 OA?
Originally had C5-6 ACDF, 3 years later needed 2 more levels done for significant spondylo and retrolithesis of C3-4,C4-5, plus herniated discs at those levels. Was told the cervical ligaments were so lax that fusion was urgent.
Now 2 yrs later, developed significant upper neck pain (before it was arm pain only) that didn't respond to NSAIDs, ROM exercises, etc. Went to new Ortho spine doc and Xrays show significant arthritis at C1-2, told to stop ROM exercises and just do comfort measures. I'm 62, use my head ROM a lot in my job. Have the usual OA in hands.
Can't find any info about this. No RA tests were ordered. No open mouth Xray taken, just flexion/extension which did not show any disc collapse or osteophytes, just the Dens was 'a mess.'
Has anyone had this sequence of events??
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