very true
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Originally Posted by mmglobal
Also, what is the alternative... leave the osteophytes that are compressing the spinal cord because you fear that they might grow back?
I've seen surgeons use bone wax on the front of the vertebrea where anterior osteophytes have been removed. I have never seen it used anywhere near the spinal canal.
Mark
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sometimes treatment is on going process for this....at least you would have some relief for a while. how long would be a case-by-case. each person is different as you know.
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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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