Hi Tom,
I contemplated adr vs fusion hard. Eventually went with adr. I did not experience full relief. I still have issues, which are likely caused by nerve irritation. Some spurs were left behind. This coupled with a lot of motion in my c6/7 is the likely cause of my problems. Everyone is different, but I should have fused. Now I am contemplating a revision to fusion.
So I think your surgeon may have a point. I would not rule out fusion yet. One level fusion is a successful operation in general. It will take out all possible pain generators in that segment. Proof of adr reducing adjacent segment disease in one level cases is not at all solid. Adr can be a viable option if you truly are a candidate. You see a lot of opponents of fusion on this board. But sometimes it is the better choice.
Those are my thoughts. I Am not saying you should not go with adr. But I would dig deep if there are any signs of contraindication.
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- 35 year old guy
- Constant pain and tightness in the right scapula area since 2004
- Misdiagnosed for years
- 2010 cervical MRI -> c6/7 problem
- Developed frozen shoulder during "conservative treatment"
- 2011 prodisc-c nova c 6/7 by Dr. Bertagnoli
- Ongoing neck, scapular and shoulder issues
- Nerve root canal narrowing osteophytes behind adr. Considering revision.
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