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What Causes Constant Neck Pain And Burning In Shoulders?
i had ACDF of C 5-6 C 6-7 Nov. of 2010.Now i am in constant pain in my neck, left shoulder burning and sharp shooting pain in my wrists . Dr says it is C-4 5 and says i need either anterior fusion or posterior fusion. Not sure what to do? Can you help?
Sat, 14 Sep 2019
Hello,
It may be due to nerve compression due to fusion at cervical spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.
You may require require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation.
You can take tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
It may be due to nerve compression due to fusion at cervical spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.
You may require require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
You may require physical therapy after physiotherapist consultation.
You can take tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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