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My Dad (58 year) Went through Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery after being diagnosed by cervical radiculopathy in Nov, 2016, Four months after the Surgery there has been not much improvement while the MRI Report shows cervical myelopathy. Strongly possible that The Bone graft migration, (Fusion Cage) is pressing the spinal cord, leaving the numbness in arms, hans and legs.
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You should consult a physiotherapist.. Traction +some strengthening exercise for a lmost 2 months will help. Vit B 12 supplements /methylcobalamin injections may also be helpful. Avoid forward bending of neck +no weight lifting +no manual exertions +no long sitting/travelling /driving /table work+ use of cervical collar.
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