@visual.healthlab: ACDF Surgery Explained | C5-C6 & C6-C7 Cervical Fusion Animation Has your doctor recommended ACDF surgery for a C5-C6 or C6-C7 disc herniation? This animation shows how the damaged cervical disc is removed, the compressed nerve is relieved, and the spine is stabilized using a fusion cage, plate, and screws. If you’ve had ACDF surgery, how long has your recovery been? Are you feeling better, or are you still living with neck pain, arm pain, or numbness? Share your experience in the comments. #ACDFSurgery #CervicalFusion #C5C6 #NeckPain #spinesurgery
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Tuesday 21 July 2026 22:59:00 GMT
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LinoPR :
After reading a lot of comments, I think I’ll hold off
2026-07-22 20:01:19
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Acksman :
Use a Neuro surgeon instead of Ortho. Most likely have less recovery symptoms. Not always but the approach is different and more conservative
2026-07-22 12:12:48
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user8876088510032 :
Worst surgery ever and recovery is horrible
2026-07-21 23:25:21
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CSM Eddie :
first one was from front second one from back.
2026-07-22 20:08:36
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the_real_sullie :
brother I just had my c5-c7 done im 2 days post op other than being sore I have not felt this good in four years or more
2026-07-22 20:15:06
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psycheinayer :
I had this surgery (C4-C6) 5 weeks ago. Recovery was rough the first 2 weeks but now pain is managed with ibuprofen. I start PT today and hope to get back to the Gym in a few weeks. The pain that prompted the surgery is gone! I was super scared to get the surgery but now I'm glad I did, and feel like things are just gonna keep getting better. No regrets.
2026-07-22 16:47:54
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BrownSuga77 :
I actually had it done in 2019 due to this being completely gone and nerves are getting pinched six years later through paying gradually getting worse as long as with my fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and so forth scan finally showed I ended up with two failed fusions in that area and now I have surgery coming up September 10, as I cannot even do anything every day work or activities without suffering from it to try and fix it.
2026-07-22 17:58:07
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Hannes Crouwcamp :
i had the fusion in my neck i have stil. pain but not as severe as it was
2026-07-22 19:44:30
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Amy Hill :
I’m 6 weeks post op C4-C6 and pain free. The 1st week was ROUGH but totally worth it! I found the 💎of neurosurgeon.
2026-07-22 00:55:15
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INSTARLUXUS :
I had mine 20 days ago
2026-07-22 01:04:16
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Gary Geiger :
i’m still in pain and got problems i never had before
2026-07-22 00:36:52
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JaVonne :
I had it at c4-c5 still need it at c6-c7 and c8--c9
2026-07-22 00:49:11
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Mariaan Kirstein :
I had my neck. ACDF surgery on C3 C4 and C5 and C6 in 2013. Up till now. No problems and pain free.
2026-07-22 12:56:33
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SugaryTomato :
Why not go from the back like in lumbar spine
2026-07-22 05:19:07
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deb mccoy385 :
I had C3-C6 ACDF surgery last October. The surgery itself went great but while in recovery I developed a LARGE hematoma in my neck and it cut my air way completely off. They had to intubate me and I guess I ripped the tube completely out (I have no memory of it). My friend said it took about 8-9 nurses to hold me down so they could re-sedate me and re-intubate me and rush me back into surgery. And they kept me in an induced coma for a day or two. When I woke up, I could hardly talk and I couldn't swallow. They had to hook me up to a TPN bag for a few days. Then I was put on a soft & bite sized diet and had to have my liquids thickened and my meds had to be crushed. Two weeks later, I had to go to a nursing home for physical, occupational and speech therapy. I was discharged and went back home 4 months later and was able to go back to work a month after that. I'm on a regular diet and liquids now and can swallow my meds normally....I do still get choked up on the smaller pills though
2026-07-22 06:14:01
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Steve Rice :
best thing ive ever had on c5 & c6
2026-07-22 09:41:55
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Kbuxy :
I’m 15 weeks out. It was a rough recovery, but I’m pain free for the first time in years!! I had no idea that the pains I had in my arms and legs were related to my disc compressing on my spine. Every day I feel better! My doctor was awesome!
2026-07-22 11:33:01
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michael fraga :
passei por uma dessa em tres níveis não conseguia me manter de pé muita dor e parastesia no corpo todo a melhora foi que agora consigo andar com ajuda de um andador mais o restante persiste meu médico falou que isso não tem jeito porque minha medula foi danificada ja vai fazer 4 anos em outubro de 2026 faço fisioterapia mais não tem mais melhora 😏😏 !
2026-07-22 15:49:29
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Stephen Anthony :
Horrible. Don't do it is my advice
2026-07-22 05:47:21
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JudyThomasThompson :
Just had it done on 7/09/26 Haven’t had anything any stronger then arthritis Tylenol.Its been the easiest surgery I have ever had.
2026-07-22 01:38:48
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Kim :
I had my C4 and C5 a year ago and I’m still having pain in both of my shoulders and in my shoulder blades and having pain in right arm now
2026-07-22 03:59:22
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HerHubby23 :
c5c6c7 done now my whole left arm falls asleep and my fingertips feel like their going to blow up can't stand long without pressing on left side if neck then pain goes away wish I never done the surgery
2026-07-22 10:02:59
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Al Hermann :
I had this done two years ago. It helped for awhile. Now discomfort and stiffness has returned.
2026-07-22 17:36:15
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Brick :
After three years still in pain
2026-07-22 03:29:47
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Sara A :
Endoscopic surgery is a better option
2026-07-22 03:26:28
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