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November 16, 2009 - 6:04pm
scott71
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Levels of Surgery

Hello All,
I here A lot of you talk about levels of surgery. Level 2 or 3 Mostly. I have had 2 c1c2 surgeries 3 months apart. I am almost 3 months post-op and would like to know what What these levels are that you talk about.

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November 16, 2009 - 6:34pm
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Levels

scott71 wrote:
Hello All,
I here A lot of you talk about levels of surgery. Level 2 or 3 Mostly. I have had 2 c1c2 surgeries 3 months apart. I am almost 3 months post-op and would like to know what What these levels are that you talk about.

Howdy Scott!

It is "levels fused", it is counted based on the disks. For example, my first fusion was at the C5/6 (5/6 - vertebrae bone numbers in the neck), thus it was "one level" (C6 disk). A person is fused say... C5/6/7 they are fused at "2" levels, but 3 bones were set up to be fused. I hope that helps. Take care. Smile

Brenda

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ACDF C5/6 2/08 - C6/7 8/09 - Neuropathy right arm and both legs - Cervical Myelopathy
10-11-11 PCF C4-T2 - C4-C7 Lamies; Surgery #2 Emergent removal large Hematoma!
L2/3/4 & L5/S1 fusions and Laminectomy on hold till neck fused.
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"Life can knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to get up!!"

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November 16, 2009 - 7:47pm
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Thanks

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November 16, 2009 - 8:15pm
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scott71 wrote:
Thanks

You're very welcome! I think there is a better description on this site. Just do a search for "fusion levels" or something to that effect. The description will probably be more scientific, but basically the same. Take care. Smile

Brenda

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ACDF C5/6 2/08 - C6/7 8/09 - Neuropathy right arm and both legs - Cervical Myelopathy
10-11-11 PCF C4-T2 - C4-C7 Lamies; Surgery #2 Emergent removal large Hematoma!
L2/3/4 & L5/S1 fusions and Laminectomy on hold till neck fused.
For the full "Cliff Notes" please click my name!
"Life can knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to get up!!"

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