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Old 01-06-2011, 12:49 AM
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No, I have three neck surgeries and never had a problem with wound care. Wound, sounds like we were shot or something....Anyway, you may try a cold dry compress. Make sure that you do not place it directly on your skin. That may help any swelling. Be sure to continue to follow your doctors discharge instructions. Take ALL of those anti-biotics as directed! Has it worsed since your doc gave you the anti-biotics? You haven't gone bathing, right??? Pat dry after your shower, do not rub. If you see any red lines running from the wound site around the skin, go to the doctor immediately.
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion,
(9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing
most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord.
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