Not sure where the osteophytes are located, can Dr Clavel do some kind of anterior microforminotomy (assuming that is where the osteophytes are there) without disturbing the fusion? PT -intensely, can help the muscle stiffness and trap pain. Elastic band workouts. Fusion isn't always a terrible thing -adr at new levels can come later if needed
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Pre Surgery:
C3-C4:Mild disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate right facet arthrosis. Mild right foraminal stenosis.
C4-C5:Midline central disc protrusion, significant. Mild canal stenosis.
C5-C6:Moderate disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate canal stenosis. Moderate-severe bilateral foraminal stenosis.
C6-C-7:Mild-moderate disc osteophytes. Mild canal stenosis. Moderate left and moderate-severe right foraminal stenosis.
June 29,2016-3 level M6 (C4-C7) Dr. Clavel Barcelona
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