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Had Diskectomy Previously, Atlantis Plate Installed, Dizziness, Shoulder,elbow Pain. Suggestions?

In 2002 I had a level 3 Diskectomy (C4-C7). My question is, for the past 3 months I have been getting dizzy and my right shoulder blade and elbow have a constant dull pain that wakes me from sleep. Could this be related to the neck injury? Also, from tests ( CT scan ) only 1 of the 3 fusions took. I do have a 62.5 mm Atlantis plate installed.
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
It means that your nerve compression is still present so you need to show to your doctor and you may need a repeat MRI to see if still some amount of herniation is present and it is causing nerve compression. so you might need a repeat surgery also.
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Had Diskectomy Previously, Atlantis Plate Installed, Dizziness, Shoulder,elbow Pain. Suggestions?

It means that your nerve compression is still present so you need to show to your doctor and you may need a repeat MRI to see if still some amount of herniation is present and it is causing nerve compression. so you might need a repeat surgery also.