Spinal op

Ryedaledigger
Ryedaledigger Member Posts: 24
edited 8. May 2013, 18:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello folks just wondering if any one has had a spinal operation on their neck at all. I am due one mid 2013 to try and stop the pain from stenosis, I have researched a lot from the web but I would like to hear from some one who has had the op! Things like the % outcome, recovery times and has it helped.
Thanks folks Steve

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  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm afraid I cant help. My husband has had many op's on his back, but the lower back. I am sure someone will be along that will be bale to help you out. And good luck with op. Keep us informed wont you.
    Karen xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have, but for spinal compression so presumably it is not the same as you will be having. I still have some symptoms but I was never given to understand that they would all cease post op. The op really stopped further deterioration but as the spinal cord does not heal I am left with symptoms of imbalance at times and some days walking is much more of an effort than other days. I notice symptoms improved over 18 months post op which is exactly what the surgeon hoped would happen. As I said I was never given any guarantees except to stop further deterioration in that area.

    Elna x
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