I had anterior cervical fusion nine years ago and have been relatively fine until recently. I am experiencing extreme numbness and pain down both of my arms and legs. It is worse when I lie down or sit for a long period of time. Is it possible for the plate to slop over time?
Hi, If you are having problems after 9 years then there is a possibility that your bones have overgrown and now the spinal canal may be narrow. Plates do not matter any more unless the fusion has failed. Get fresh X-rays to assess the canal size or Cervical pyelogram. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.