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What Are The Risks Associated With Neck Surgery In Elderly Patients?

Hi, I am an 81 yr.old female in good health. I have Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure. I have cervical spinal stenosis. I have taken an MRI and also had several neurosurgeons tell me that I should have surgery on my neck. I am concerned that my age can be a problem. I need some advice.My E-mail address is : YYYY@YYYY Thank you!
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cerival stenosis needs to be operated and hence you need to undergo surgery. Any surgery would carry certain amount of risk. However, controlling your diabetes and hypertension and when performed by an expert in spine surgery, prognosis always seems to be good. Underlying medical illness and age will be certainly be taken care of when surgery is undertaken.

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What Are The Risks Associated With Neck Surgery In Elderly Patients?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cerival stenosis needs to be operated and hence you need to undergo surgery. Any surgery would carry certain amount of risk. However, controlling your diabetes and hypertension and when performed by an expert in spine surgery, prognosis always seems to be good. Underlying medical illness and age will be certainly be taken care of when surgery is undertaken. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.