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  • Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    I would recommend autograft but neurosurgeons typically use a plastic spacer called a PEEK cage which is acceptable but has a slower time to fusion and a lower fusion rate.

    I am sure for this procedure, these surgeons should be acceptable.

    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.
    jr999
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    I am scheduled to meet the Neurosurgeon on the 18th.

    Meanwhile the pain and tingling is 95% gone.

    My grip is still just as weak. My small daughter can easily grab a can out of my right hand but not my left.

    And there is a slight tendency of my right foot to want to walk on tipotoe.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    A C6 radiculopathy should not cause significant hand weakness. Grip is mediated by the C8 nerve root which you do not have problems with. The right foot would not be affected by a C6 nerve root.

    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.
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