C-spine Fusion : how long does plate and screws stay in? Posted: 11-12-07 19:25pm
Hi, about 2 yrs ago, I had C-spine fusion
C5-6, they removed bone and replaced it
with donor bone, then placed titanum plate
and 4 screws. My question, seeing as how
my Dr didn't answer me, how long does this
plate and screws stay in?
I am having feelings like something is
blocking my throat once in a while I can
feel something there when I swollow. Is
something wrong.
I cannot go back to the original Dr,
because he quit the clinic where I was
going and the clinic does not take my
insurance anylonger. And I don't know
where the Dr is. Help...
Moe
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Tyton
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Sounds Normal to Me. Posted: 11-14-07 12:32pm
Hi Moe,
Except in the event of hardware failure
while your fusion is healing, and I’m
assuming that 2 years post surgery your
fusion has fused, it is unusual to ever
remove this hardware. Even in the event
of hardware failure, the hardware is
usually replaced and not removed.
The “blockage” or “chocking”
sensation that you’re periodically
experiencing is a normal and common side
affect from anterior fusions, and usually
doesn’t go away. It is likely that you
are occasionally feeling the hardware when
you swallow; there is nothing wrong and
nothing that you can do to change it.
Moe
