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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Back After Surgery
i had a fusion at c-4 thru c-6 the plate was installed with 6 screws 14 months ago. About 8 weeks ago i slipped on the ice at work fell backwards hit my head. had a x-ray done the bottom screws are pulled loose and backing out in my esophagus... the pain is back worse than before the surgery what kind of surgery can they do to fix this
Sat, 20 Mar 2021
Hi,
They may prefer surgery to open the operated and damaged area to re-fix the screws or go for fusion surgery again.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
They may prefer surgery to open the operated and damaged area to re-fix the screws or go for fusion surgery again.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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