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What Causes Pain In The Back And Neck After Spinal Fusion Surgery?
hi Im a 62 yr.old woman with scolices I have had spinal fusion in my lower back and neck I recently went back to my surgent because of all around pain in my back and neck he said that the scolice had gotten worse but because of my age and weight and because I smoke he would have to do a 10 layer fusion he said recovery would be long and hard he offers no help but pain management Can you offer a suggestion
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Hello,
Yes, there's is chronic pain after spine fusion surgery may be due to compression if spinal nerve roots or a muscle spasm or infection.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use cold and warm compression, local application of diclofenac gel if necessary.
If symptoms not improved please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes, there's is chronic pain after spine fusion surgery may be due to compression if spinal nerve roots or a muscle spasm or infection.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use cold and warm compression, local application of diclofenac gel if necessary.
If symptoms not improved please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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