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How Safe Is Titanium Metal For Spine Fusion?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: I am having a C3 and C4 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion done. The Dr. is using titanium as a support, how safe is this?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go ahead for surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Titanium metal is most commonly used in neurosurgery for support in spine and skull.
The are safe and have long durability.
The need of surgery can only be decided by neurosurgeon.
Go ahead for surgery.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (23 hours later)

Thank you, will this procedure help my mobility at my age and is there any thing that I should be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of improvement is there

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can upload prescription of treating doctor and MRI films or images for assessment regarding improvement post surgery.

As a general rule, lesser the deficit and lesser the period more is the recovery.

You should strictly follow advises of treating neurosurgeon for best post surgical results.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee