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What Causes Pain In Neck Radiating To Shoulders Post Spinal Fusion?

Yes, I had cervical spinal fusion almost seven years ago and have had episodes of pain in my neck that is radiating to my shoulders and along the jawline. I contacted my neurosurgeon, who has scheduled an epidural steroid injection to be placed just below the fusion. This was determined following an MRI that showed a problem area. Would it be the nerves involved causing the jaw pain, shoulder pain, headaches and at times a rigid neck? Thanking you in advance
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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The symptoms described do suggest irritation or inflammation of nerve. Epidural steroid injections are definitely beneficial as they reduce the inflammation and show a dramatic improvement in symptoms.
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What Causes Pain In Neck Radiating To Shoulders Post Spinal Fusion?

The symptoms described do suggest irritation or inflammation of nerve. Epidural steroid injections are definitely beneficial as they reduce the inflammation and show a dramatic improvement in symptoms.