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February 10, 2012
 

Cervical Spine Fusion

Dear Ask The Doctor: I had my fusion done about 15 years ago. I have had almost no trouble with it. I was lifting Thursday and everything was fine. Friday my nack started to get sore . It has remained sore for about 4 days. Is it likely that i have messed up the fusion?

Dear Todd: Though a possibility that your recent activity has interfered with your spine fusion, it is unlikely. A more likely scenario is that you have strained a few of your neck muscles. This discomfort should resolve completely in a week or so even without medication. If your symptoms do not resolve after a week then you should see you physician for an examination.

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