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  • debbyrp
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    Dear Dr. Corenman,
    In August of 2013 you performed a very successful ACDF on me of C4 through C7. After living in the Vail valley for 40 years I have recently moved to New Mexico and am loving the shorter winters. Unfortunately I believe my surgery will need to be revisited. I am suffering from headaches especially when I wake up and enough other problems (arms, shoulders, etc.) that I will be seeking a doctor in Albuquerque. I have two questions for you. First is there a doctor or group in ABQ that you are familiar with and trust? Secondly, could you explain what I might expect from a revision surgery? I understand without a new MRI you may be answering hypothetically but it will help me moving forward. Thank you so much in advance.

    Deborah

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone in New Mexico to refer you to. If you are having headaches, I would suspect the facets at C2-3 and C3-4 could be causing pain. You might find a qualified injectionist (normally an anesthesiologist or PM&R doctor who has performed at least a one year pain fellowship and is now about 7-10 years out from that fellowship. Ask if they would get a new MRI and consider diagnostic facet blocks at C2-4 based upon the clinical and imaging findings. You might not need further surgery but might need radio-frequency ablations. See https://neckandback.com/treatments/facet-blocks-and-rhizotomies-neck/

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    66N Hokie
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    Hi, Deborah. Are you a skier and, if so, are you still skiing after your surgery? I am scheduled to have a posterior laminectomy with fusion from T2-C6 and am wondering if people with multi-level fusions are still skiing. Thanks and good luck.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    A posterior fusion between C6 to T1 is reasonably comparable with skiing blue slopes. Black slopes would be acceptable with some increased risk for adjacent level disease.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    debbyrp
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    I did in fact stop skiing, however not due to my neck surgery. I had previously had fusions in my feet and that put an end to my love of skiing. My neck surgery was a relatively great experience as far as surgeries go. Not a great deal of pain and wonderful, easy recovery with years of living pain free and perfect movement.

    deb

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