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Neck Fusion and Laminectomy
Caller: I had a laminectomy and a neck fusion and that of course has now caused me a lot of pain in the shoulder and the trapezious muscles.
 

Dr. Darrow: One of the things with laminectomy is that it destabilizes the spine so the next thing is a fusion to stabilize what became destabilized in the first surgery. Did you have two surgeries?

Caller: Yes, front and back.

Dr. Darrow: The problem now is that the area above and below the fusion become weak because the fused area causes more stress to the areas above and below it. We see it often in our office the areas below and above the fusion have become weakened. Did you have bone or metal inserted in the fusion.

Caller: Both. Would Prolotherapy be any benefit at this point?

Dr. Darrow: In many cases yes, although you have had a fusion we could stabilize the spine by growing some new connective tissue.

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Patient's stories herein, and the language used, is intended to inform and educate. HOWEVER, it does not imply that you or anyone else will receive the same outcome.

Prolotherapy and other modalities mentioned are medical techniques that may not be considered mainstream. As with any medical procedure, results will vary among individuals, and there could be pain or substantial risks involved. These concerns should be discussed with your health care provider prior to any treatment so that you have proper informed consent and understand that there are no guarantees to healing.


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