Spinal fusion

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Has anyone ever had a seven level fusion. If so, how did it turn out?

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Five level ACDF June 8. Symptoms completely resolved immediately post surgery. In hard cervical collar for three full months and magnetic bone growth stimulator starting one month after surgery. Lowest level was questionable with regard to fusion at seven weeks. With stimulator and continued collar fusion was good at all levels at three Months

(sept 2020) Only exercise permitted was walking until out of collar. Started physical therapy at this point three weeks in with daily routine and feeling stronger and less like a bobble head. No real post surgical pain. But collar was terrifically inconvenient and mildly uncomfortable and very frustrating Followed physician orders exactly and can say it has been a good result so far. M able to drive and take care of all ADLs but with very limited stamina. Lifting still limited To max of 20 pounds

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It's uncommon, but chatting to my neurobuddy friends, yes it does happen. I don't know how it turned out, I'm afraid.