I was born with a spinal condition called Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS), which basically means at least 2 levels in my neck were fused from birth. People with KFS tend to have a myriad of other spine problems, too, and that is the case with me. I'm 46 years old and am now fused from C2 - T4 (C2-C3 is congenital) and from T11-S5. I am in chronic pain, but have managed to stay mobile which I think has helped keep the pain at a lower level.

I have recently been diagnosed with mild cord compression, facet arthritis, and 3 degenerated disk in my neck. I am worried about the surgery. Can you give me any info that could relieve my worry?

I have Congenital Cervical Stenosis. Now that i am getting older (45) I am having problems with headache, pain and numbness in my left arm and hand. When i went to see the Neurosurgeon, right away he wanted to do surgery. He said that the opening was normally the size of a penny and that mine was only 5 millimeters. I have a bulging disk that is causing the problem i think. Should i have the surgery without at least TRYING the other treatments?

I had a laminectomy, diskectomy Anterior Cervical fusion
in 2001. 3 months after the fusion which had been
successful, on my way to the doctor someone ran a
red light and hit me with an impact of 80pmh. I was
hit square in the face with the airbag knocked out and
have since developed Fibromaylgia, Chronic pain and
now signs of lower disc protusions and arthritis.

I have been sent to multiple "pain specialists" as
my primary care doctor is no longer comfortable treating
me relentless pain. I am deemed disabled my Social
Security now and I am beginning to get more and

MRI reading from 1 1/2 years ago shows
C5-6 Broad-based disc-osteophyte complex. Mild central canal stenosis and an AP diameter of 10.5mm. No cord compression. Foramia Patent.
C6-7 Milld Broad-based disc-osteophyte complex. Minimal central canal stenosis and an AP diameter of 11mm. No cord compression. Foramia Patent.

Recent CT scan w/without contrast ruled out lymphoma regarding a mass in the right
supraclavicular area. There has been no prior injuries to the same. Is it possible that this is a bone graft that dislodged many years ago from a cervical fusion. We know it

My mom just had the "anterior disc disectomy fusion c45" surgery done, and her right arm is very weak and not able to do much. I was wondering if this is normal?

I have a supernumerary cervical spine (8 vertebrae) and terrible headaches. Any suggestion, please! I have tried everything my doctors told me to try, except for surgery.

I had severe arm spasms before my herniated disc was to be removed in c-5 c6 region, I had surgery 5 days ago and i still have terrible spasms in shoulder and in arm, Do i have tendonitus now? When will the pain stop...please anyone who has had this surgery. Should i exercize this arm are keep it still while im recuping, Has anyone had this and what did you do or take to stop it. Pain relievers or muscle relaxers are not helping, at night is the worst...

I had a cervical fusion at C5/C6 two weeks ago. I had spinal cord compression that was affecting my left arm and had mild nerve damage on the left side. After surgery I woke up in recovery with severe pain in my right hand (mostly in the web between by index and thumb). It has lessened a lot in severity but is still sore and very tender to the touch in that area. This morning I felt electrical impulses going through my middle, index fingers and thumb. It lasted a couple of minutes. It was not tingling but more like electrical current.