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  • Lisabk
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    Doctor Corenman,
    I’ve provided a link to a copy of my most recent x-ray. Could you please take a look at it and give me some feedback? I am 14 weeks post ACDF surgery with donor bone and plates and screws. I have the following questions?
    Does it appear as though I am progressing at an expected rate?
    Am I starting to show bone growth and/or the start of fusion?
    I am looking at the black line just below the top screw. Has it started to fuse there yet?
    Is the top screw too close to the ridge?
    Is the C-6 vertebrae cracked just to the left of the screw?
    Thank you so much for your feedback!
    http://myxrzy.weebly.com/

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Your X-ray looks good. There is nothing to be concerned about based upon this individual image.

    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.
    Lisabk
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    Dr. Corenman,
    I was able to obtain copies of all my x-rays since surgery. I have uploaded them to the website: http://myxrzy.weebly.com/
    Would you please take a look and let me know your thoughts on my progression? I am not seeing evidence of any bone growth or fusion around the area underneath the top screw and am concerned. I am not able to get an appointment with my doctor for another two months and am hoping to have some information before then. I would like to know if it appears I may be a delayed or non-fusion.
    Thank you so much! I appreciate all your feedback!
    Lisa

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Please don’t ask for further readings of your images. I generally don’t review images on this forum. This website is anonymous and if you want specific treatment suggestions based upon images, I would need to review all your images, take and see your history and talk on the phone. This would constitute a long distance consult and there would be a fee for this service.

    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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