Let's All Learn About An Anterior Cervical Diskectomy With Fusion & Plating

Greenguy · 2011-11-10, 10:26 AM

Well, it turns out I have 3 or 4 vertebrae in my neck pushing on my spinal cord, causing the pain & numbness in my neck, shoulders, arms & hands as well as effecting how I walk. So, this is the procedure that I'll have done on Tuesday the 15th:

http://uscspine.com/treatment/anterior-discectomy.cfm

adultsitecms · 2011-11-10, 10:40 AM

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A 2-4 centimeter (depending on the number of levels) transverse incision is made in one of the creases of neck, just off the midline. The cervical fascia is gently divided in a natural plane, between the esophagus and carotid sheath (area containing the blood vessels in the neck). Small retractors and an operating microscope are used to allow the surgeon to visualize the anterior (front part) vertebral body and discs. After the retractor is in place, an x-ray is used to confirm that the appropriate spinal level(s) is identified.

Scary! Oh man, good luck Greenie.

Cleo · 2011-11-10, 10:49 AM

Damn dude, that looks dangerous to have done.

You are going to be bionic afterwards.

Actually with all the stints, grafts, and screws in me I'm not sure which one of us is going to end up more machine than organic first.

cd34 · 2011-11-10, 11:07 AM

I had a friend that had the same thing done, roughly the same symptoms, stumbled at times while walking, intense tiredness that came out of nowhere that would disappear a few minutes later, exhaustion, shoulder and neck pain, couldn't really turn his head too much.

He had the surgery, his wife drove him home hours afterwards, two days later he was back at work, three days later he drove himself.

It is a very common surgery and he said he wished he had seen a doctor a year or so earlier when the symptoms started, but, he's been fine ever since.

Good luck Greenie.

And I'm the one that wanted the cybernetic implant haha.

Hope everyone has a good day. I was informed a few minutes ago that it is Thursday, so, have a good Thursday.

Ramster · 2011-11-10, 11:47 AM

That doesn't look cool at all. Good luck!!

Should I get any business information from you just in case?

Fonz · 2011-11-10, 12:15 PM

If that fixes the problem I'd say: Go for it Greenie!
I don't know anything about surgeries or spinal problems but my gut says you'll be just fine

RedCherry · 2011-11-10, 06:52 PM

I hope you recover as quickly as CD34's friend did! Surgery is always scary, be keeping you in my prayers and hope it all goes well.

Pagan · 2011-11-10, 07:02 PM

Scary stuff... but add my wishes for a speedy and painless recovery!

terry · 2011-11-10, 08:39 PM

Good luck with that!!!!

JustRobert · 2011-11-11, 12:41 AM

JustKim and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Guess you will need to cut out the

and start listening to classical music, I heard it helps a lot with sleep

Simon · 2011-11-11, 06:59 AM

I scrolled through too fast and thought the pics Cleo posted were what they were going to do to you. Actually thought "wow, that's cool" before going back and reading the link about the actual procedure. Changed my thought to "wow, that's NOT cool." But I'm sure the docs know what they're doing so I'll add my best wishes that all goes well next week.

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2011-11-10, 10:26 AM	#1
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	Let's All Learn About An Anterior Cervical Diskectomy With Fusion & Plating Well, it turns out I have 3 or 4 vertebrae in my neck pushing on my spinal cord, causing the pain & numbness in my neck, shoulders, arms & hands as well as effecting how I walk. So, this is the procedure that I'll have done on Tuesday the 15th: http://uscspine.com/treatment/anterior-discectomy.cfm __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2011-11-10, 10:49 AM	#3
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	Damn dude, that looks dangerous to have done. You are going to be bionic afterwards. Actually with all the stints, grafts, and screws in me I'm not sure which one of us is going to end up more machine than organic first. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2011-11-10, 11:07 AM	#4
cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	I had a friend that had the same thing done, roughly the same symptoms, stumbled at times while walking, intense tiredness that came out of nowhere that would disappear a few minutes later, exhaustion, shoulder and neck pain, couldn't really turn his head too much. He had the surgery, his wife drove him home hours afterwards, two days later he was back at work, three days later he drove himself. It is a very common surgery and he said he wished he had seen a doctor a year or so earlier when the symptoms started, but, he's been fine ever since. Good luck Greenie. And I'm the one that wanted the cybernetic implant haha. Hope everyone has a good day. I was informed a few minutes ago that it is Thursday, so, have a good Thursday. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2011-11-10, 11:47 AM	#5
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2011-11-10, 12:15 PM	#6
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2011-11-10, 06:52 PM	#7
RedCherry Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middle of the Desert, Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,187	I hope you recover as quickly as CD34's friend did! Surgery is always scary, be keeping you in my prayers and hope it all goes well. __________________ Our 3D Comics and Props on Renderotica

2011-11-10, 07:02 PM	#8
Pagan Perverted Empress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 5,114	Scary stuff... but add my wishes for a speedy and painless recovery! __________________ Is it naptime yet?

2011-11-10, 08:39 PM	#9
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2011-11-11, 12:41 AM	#10
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2011-11-11, 06:59 AM	#11
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	I scrolled through too fast and thought the pics Cleo posted were what they were going to do to you. Actually thought "wow, that's cool" before going back and reading the link about the actual procedure. Changed my thought to "wow, that's NOT cool." But I'm sure the docs know what they're doing so I'll add my best wishes that all goes well next week. . __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka