Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

[@stellabriganti2775]

Thank you so much. I’ll go for this surgery next week. I’m very nervous about it. Now I learned a lot. I now what to ask my surgeon. I’m so happy for the way you explained step by step. I’m more confident.

[@StewartGriffin-x5w]

Thank you for explaining the surgery involved and what to expect.

[@jessicahupe9727]

This nurse and dr ghiselli will be seeing me in two days hopefully with surgery tofollow soon. I am in so much pain from a fall at work. Trust for these individuals is theough the roof. They are wonderful. Love them.

[@dawnbaker7861]

I'm fused from T3 through S1 and C5/6 & C6/7, none of these videos tell you the real pain you go through. I hate when a PA or physician try to tell you how you feel when they haven't most of the time never been through it.

[@bethhivley2633]

T3 to S1? How are you even able to move? Who on earth would ever do that? That is literally almost your entire spine. You had to have meant L3 to S1?

[@tamn9446]

I love how they talk about it like it’s not a crazy invasive surgery. They need to tell you there’s a high probability your nerve damage will not heal and the purpose of the surgery is to stop progression into paralysis. Your pain may be worse, but you will be able to move. You will never be the same. Take a lot of time to complete therapy. If you go back to work too early, you will make it worse down the line. Drink a lot of water to hydrate the discs. Be prepared for a future fusion or potential reconstruction if your condition is degenerative. Good luck.

[@Hide_and_silk]

​@@bethhivley2633 it's not unusual in conditions like hEDS

[@elmeromero3138]

Amazing job explaining “A-Z”!

[@pauletteturner8728]

Thanks for info

[@davidmcveigh564]

Great information I am having a ACDF surgery in Belfast Northern hopefully within next 8 weeks to clear the numbness, headaches and sharp nerve pain in upper arms.

[@ashishjadhavpatil9149]

Have you done with surgery yet bro?

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

Thank you for this video, I had cervical surgery ACDF on levels c3/c4 & c4/c5. After this procedure i was suffering pain as one might imagine, I have had spinal problems since 2013 and had a previous ACDF on level c5/c6. Because of my long standing pain history I have been on many opioids and was given ketamine after this latest procedure because of my tolerance to meds, I complained of head aches and arm aches plus blurred vision post op both a new symptom. They removed the ketamine because they thought this was to be the cause, A neurologist gave me a very brief examination and said I had a stroke during my surgery. I had many different doctors including my spinal team and I heard the phrase Horners. After 2 ct & 2 mri scans with each having a contrast on 1 scan. I was then told I have horners syndrome which I have never heard of, I’m still suffering from eye issues but the strangest thing is non sweating on the affected side. They think the cause was pressure from the tool which opened my neck, I had a cage fitted in the procedure. All the videos are good to watch as no one I know has heard of Horners. I had this procedure in the uk, it is very different approach here, I had about 12 metal staples and was an inpatient for 4 weeks.

[@Christinesobsevations]

I hope you’re doing well now ❤❤

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

@@Christinesobsevations Thank you, but I'm having another facet joint injection on the 27th of this month to try to help with right arm pain. But thank you for your comment, I will also be seeing a cardiothoracic surgeon for a rib issue, then hopefully I will get my lower back, right hip, right knee. Depending on how old you are and where you are located I will be Steve Austin, or the 6 million dollar man. You have to laugh or you'll cry. 😂 Lol

[@marieharkinson7861]

Excellant video the best I've seen. Thank you

[@StaciaAnderson01]

When can I sing?

[@gavintreemer1224]

I am C6/C4 and I have worked so hard my best friend

[@williamkeane1746]

What does drainage mean does that mean a catheter?

[@moezezz]

God willing, I'll be completely healed up by Christmas

[@katherine3486]

Please use a table or clip on mic. even at 100 % volume, your voice is quite

[@josesolis84]

Hello Dr. please I need your help what can I expect with this surgery that I will have on September. L4-L5 Discectomy, transforaminal Interbody fusion/ Laminectomy and or discectomy and posterior spinal fusion, posterior instrumentation. Allograft, autograft. Thanks. How many hours last this procedure and when I awake what could I feel. Blessings

[@MrMigueldelaO]

I had ACDF on Tuesday morning, Sent home late Wednesday. Couldn't swallow Thursday, called the doctor, Couldn't swallow Friday. Spoke with the Dr. who siad it was inflamation. Could not swallow pain killers or muscle relaxants. Or a teaspoon of water. Could not reach Dr. weekend. Emergency Room early Monday morning - immediately Cat scan. Large Hematoma was completely blocking esophagus. 5 doctor meeting. 1)more Surgery, 2)radiology procedure with a stint - quite dangerous, or 3)steroids. Steroids was chosen I had NO water for five days and no food for 9 days. I lost 20 lbs in 9 days. First days of food was cup of jello and apple sauce. 5 weeks later I still have eat very small bites and slowly. I am a singer. I have no voice. Failure to monitor drain properly. 1% risk for this procedure.

[@leereid4299]

So scared my surg on 13th.

[@MrMigueldelaO]

Without the complication the surgery would have been easy. Don't mean to scare you. Ask about the drainage before they release you!@@leereid4299

[@donnaoja8879]

Omg that's what I'm worried bout! My surgery is Monday .I hope you are doing better?

[@leereid4299]

Im now 2 weeks post op. I got super sick, vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Lasted 4 days. Very challenging vomiting with the neck surgery. Neck still swollen today day 14. I can eat, swallow.

[@leereid4299]

I think pulling the neck drain early caused just way more swelling than necessary.

[@user-gk5wo4ns1d]

I'm on day four after C5-7 ACDF. No improvement in arm and hand symptoms at all yet.

[@steveeckstorm3148]

I pray for you, my hands,arms and feet are numb, surgery has not improved it yet,4 weeks

[@glenrobert4573]

I'm going tomorrow for c5 c6 c7 removal.

[@ericbauwens1642]

How did the surgery go? Hope all is fine with you.

[@glenrobert4573]

The surgery went great,4.5 months in right now,still have stiffness also my back is hurting everyday now. I never had that problem before the surgery. Any info you can provide about that.

[@marcelarohan6797]

What about golf?

[@lizhernandez5559]

My sister had 2 they didn’t work I want to know why and is stimulator gods for the chronic pain that she gets

[@lizhernandez5559]

And can you get stimulator with 2 fusions

[@lizhernandez5559]

And she had a stroke during surgery

[@thefarious688]

I had C5-C6. C6-C7 my doctors told me soft collar for 2 weeks. I'm 10 days after my surgery and still have some range of numbness in 2 fingers and seems like slight weakness in my arm. Should I be worried?

[@dianedavis9821]

How are you doing now? I had acdf of C6-C7 4 weeks ago and I still have numbness to my pinky and ring finger with some weakness to my arm as well. Curious if your numbness has resolved.

[@tamn9446]

Did your nerve damage get better?

[@EdVonBoeckman]

What is the drain that was mentioned and will I have a catheter during surgery and at home?

[@bethhivley2633]

lol. Holding area. Like we are cattle. lol

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

Speak up!

[@intrepid_rain]

Stfu and get some hearing aids!

[@gavintreemer1224]

I am a C5 Quabritlegic in 35 years and my time was so hard and my left arm is very stronger and my right arm is very week and into a wheelchair and I am in Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🧑‍🦽🧑🏻‍🦼and I need a better right arm please help me Gavin Tremeer😢