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Is Surgery Advisable For Dropped Head Syndrome?
I have Dropped Head Syndrome. I have been seeing different doctors and gong for physical therapy for more than a year now. I have been wearing all types of cervical collars to hold my head up. I am ready to give up, I am ready to seriously consider surgery. What do you think?
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
Hi,
Dropped head syndrome is a deformity caused by cervical spine pathology,leading to extreme kyphosis. It has an adverse effect on quality of life &disability to the sufferer.
I understand your concern.
Actually surgical management is best option for dropped head syndrome.You should definitely go for it.
- please try & have best general conditions ,take nutritious diet.Be psychologically +ve.& consult an orthpedic doctor for it.
Thanks.
Dropped head syndrome is a deformity caused by cervical spine pathology,leading to extreme kyphosis. It has an adverse effect on quality of life &disability to the sufferer.
I understand your concern.
Actually surgical management is best option for dropped head syndrome.You should definitely go for it.
- please try & have best general conditions ,take nutritious diet.Be psychologically +ve.& consult an orthpedic doctor for it.
Thanks.
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