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C1-C2 fusion
What are the risk of removing C1-C2 fusion implants? I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am in a lot of pain.
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Kindly do not haste to remove the implants.
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information . However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie.neck and shoulders.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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You need to elaborate your issue on 1. Incident for surgery I.e trauma, congenital instability? 2. Type of implant wire or polyaxial screw. 3. Pain intensity 4. Other associated problem, if any.
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X Ray c spine AP and lat fr rev (or) better get it physically examined with good Orthopaedic consultants. If you feel like visiting me, kindly contact prior for a appointment.
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Need to be examined, do not harm yourself with random opinions. Use soft collar belt.
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Pain after back surgery 2yrs is related to implant loosening causes pain
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Xrays c spine ap /lat
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Dr. Madhukar Nayak
Neurosurgeon
22 yrs exp
Mangalore
It is not a usual protocol to remove Spinal implants. Except in few extraordinary situations.
One needs to rule out instability and Neurological compression.
Next Steps
Dynamic CT CVjunction with MRI would be helpful
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Wear a Philadelphia neck collar, avoid excessive neck movements, jerky rides. Consult your Neurosurgeon for further evaluation.
Avoid smoking, tobacco. Consume Calcium rich foods.
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