Same. Mine happened in 2020. C5-C6. Neck, left shoulder and scapula, and left arm were on fire. Worst, longest lasting pain I've ever had by far. My surgery was a success too! I just have a little numbness on my left middle finger/index finger/thumb and loss of some strength in my left arm along with loss of some fine motor movement with my left hand. It's a good thing I'm right-handed.
@@nursejanainholland1978 I never want that arm sun again. My Chinese sister in law mashed down on my head and I passed out. When I came to I was on my way to the hospital. Had surgery the next day.
I had this surgery about 1 year ago. After the surgery, my surgeon came to see me and asked “how’s the pain “? My response, “what pain “? One of the best things I’ve ever decided to do.
I'm waiting to be scheduled for this surgery whew!! Been dealing with pain for years!! How was your recovery and at home care etc? Thnx in advance for sharing info!
Had mine about 5 years ago, the pain is 95% gone. Best part was, I went into surgery at 8am and was home at 2pm and stopped the Ice cream truck around 5pm, lol.
the walk through during the surgery of everything he was doing was unreal. this man is a beast. Education is king and he is empowering others with his ability to spread knowledge so fluidly. it was a pleasure to watch and gain insight on this.
Hello,i have done this surgery about 2 weeks a go at c5 c6 whit a cervical cage implant called Bia Anterior cage and after 15 days i have a big pain when i move my head in the back is this normal or not,please answer me i need to know
I'm a second-year medical student who aspires to become an orthopedic spine or trauma surgeon. Watching this video has served as a much-needed source of encouragement and inspiration while I study for STEP1 and my heaviest block of preclinical! Love the content! Great work Dr. Webb!
I am having this surgery tomorrow and watching this made me feel a little better. This is my 1st time EVER having surgery and I am nervous but watching this showed me how easy this procedure is and knowing I’ll be pain free is worth it. Thanks for doing this video!!!
@@9983spi feel pretty good. The nerve pain left instantly afterwards. Im 7 days postop tomorrow and all i have is a little soreness in my neck and deltoid area. Im off painkillers as well too
I am from South Africa and had this procedure (c5,6 and c6,7), done on my neck a week ago. The operation was a success, and I was in the hospital for a day and then discharged. It would have been of so much value to me if I could have seen this video before the operation to know exactly what the procedure entails. The RUclips algorithm led me to your channel to watch the video. Thank you very much Dr. Your explanation with accompanying x-ray photos and equipment used to do the procedure is fantastic. It couldn't be clearer.
@ I’m supposed to have this. I have pain in left arm and shoulder blade also left arm is crazy weak with muscle atrophy . Have you lost much flexibility in the neck. Like turning side to side or looking up and down. THANKS
As a 26 years old man, had this surgery in Puerto Rico 5 days ago because I had my C5-C6 so damaged for years. The procedure was great, still feel pain in the surgery area, but I don’t have no more irradiating pain to my shoulders and omoplates. It’s a very great procedure and I hope that with this done, I’ll have a normal life post recovery. God bless all people that have to fight with this type’s of vertebral problems.
I had this done in January as an emergency procedure, the day after having the MRI. C3-C4. My family doctor fobbed me off so much that I lost the ability to walk, and raise my arms. She thought my symptoms were mental health related, due to my history of depression. I started to think nobody would ever believe me. I saw a locum doctor by chance, who finally took me seriously. My neurosurgeon was amazing. He was such a down to earth man. Both him and the locum doctor gave me my life back. I highly recommend this surgery.
@dougkatherynm2968 did you have any sharp pains in your shoulder blade? I'm in agony. Surgery got cancelled an hour before i was due to leave the house for hospital 😢.
My fiancé had this surgery October 2022 and his whole life pretty much changed. No more pain, way less tightness in his neck, his arm doesn’t go numb anymore. His neck was so bad though that an hour & a half surgery took almost four hours. So worth it. If you or someone you know needs this and it’s recommended, GET IT!!!
I have to have posterior and anterior surgery done on C4, C5, and C6. Surgeon told me it would have to be 2 separate surgery. How was the pain post op?
@@antoinenguyen4262 Actually it was ALMOST pain free. I stayed 1 night in the hospital, at 2:26 in the AM morning after surgery they checked in on me...I was in 8-10 pain at that time was given pain meds. That next day I took nothing and the 3rd day I took nothing and have had nothing since. I do have a sensation of something pushing out slightly on my throat...ZERO PAIN....just a sensation....was told this is normal and it will go away. Good luck with your surgery, I am sorry I waited so long. The afternoon after surgery I woke up feeling NO PAIN that I had been having for YEARS!!!!! This Wednesday was 4 weeks since my surgery (03/27/24) and it's smooth sailing from here on out!!!
@@Free_speech__a I still am feeling the fullness in my throat but the Dr said this is normal and will subside in time... The nerves are still trying to "find their new homes" so I do get a lot of muscle tightness on the back side of my neck (short lived) so all in all it is doing GREAT!!
My C2 down to T1 all have major issues, have put surgery off but can't any longer, see my surgeon next month. So nervous all discs are bulging and collapse, nerve impingement also and severe facet arthropathy. So nervous but to be somewhat pain free will be amazing
My husband is in for this particular surgery right now. Us being in different countries, Im scared, anxious and feeling very low, but to watch this and know exactly whats happening to him, it put me a little bit at ease. Thabks so much Dr and everyone else sharing their success stories. ❤❤
I am having this surgery in 10 days. It will be my 21st orthopedic surgery. I always try to learn about them in advance. This was very informative and this doctor is impressive. I am also encouraged by the results. Thank you Dr. web for producing this content on this platform.
Out of all the content l usually watch Antonio is my hero, it’s satisfying seeing my people from a different light than what’s popular. I am not in medicine but regardless this is an extremely dedicated man making his profession seem easy and we know know it’s definitely not.
@@dankerns171 As a fellow black make myself l can state what l want as it’s in admiration and not linked to putting down another race,your shot was well off
I’m with you my brotha. It is in fact an inspiration to see a fellow brotha in a different light. I watch all of his videos as well. I want more brothas like him to reach our young men. Show them that they CAN be successful
Thank you for answering the call to become a highly skilled spine surgeon. I'm sure your patients are thankful you're there for them. I know I'm thankful for my doctors, without them my life would be much different!
I had this surgery over 15 years ago & was able to surf again. I figured that a new procedure would now be used by orthopedic surgeons like you? Mahalo for your wonderful videos...
Dr Webb - don’t know where you are but DAMN, wish I had met you before my 5 surgeries. ACDFs, non-unions, revisions and later wired together posterior. It’s a mess. And still in pain. You are eloquent and concise with your words. You seem to both care about and enjoy what you’re doing. Very awesome. Best wishes to you and your lucky patients.
My angel of a girlfriend is going in this morning for ACDF in her cervical spine. She is so scared. I had a discectomy in my lumbar spine earlier this year… and she saw my recovery process which was very painful. I pray that her pain is substantially less than what I went through. I had extensive nerve damage, so I believe that played the biggest role in my pain. I pray she makes it through surgery unscathed, and her recovery isn’t a long painful 8 weeks.
I did the same surgery 15 days ago (double fusion). It's like magic to me! I still can't believe how 28 years of unbearable pain disappeared in a 2.5-hour surgery!
@@aqsamkhan5933 Hi! The surgery lasted 2 hours. Next day I was back home. About the recover time they informed me that is almost a month and for that time I have to wear a soft collar 24/7 (I live in Greece so the European recovery protocol is slightly different than US). During that month you have mild discomfort like numbness or / and minimal pain, it's forbidden to drive and be extra cautious with lifting weights. The surgical incision also need 2 - 4 weeks for total recovery. Plus the first 2 weeks you have a slight discomfort when swelling. To sum up, it was piece of cake. I entered the surgery with myelopathy and came out healthy and pain free. If I had known earlier how easy, painless and life changing the whole process was, I would have definitely done it at least 5 years earlier.
I am going to have a surgery on the 27th of this month…. Kind of nervous but i have to do it because i had this pain for a very long time and my left arm is also not doing well and the pain is unbearable😢
@@lynnsumeraeuperio8230 You took an excellent discission, I can deeply understand you how painful can everyday be. You have nothing to fear. You will sleep for 2 hours and after you wake up all pain will be a bad memory. The secret for full recovery is to follow your doctor's instructions. For 2-3 weeks you will be a little sore as the nerves and muscles try to work normally again. Don't worry it's normal, everyday will be better and better. It seems incredible that I will have a pain-free life ahead and hope the same thing for you too! 🙏🤗
I will have this surgery on the 28th of this month. I am a little bit scared but I know I must have this surgery because of my symptoms getting worse now. Pain, numbness, weakness of my arms I dropped things and weak grip.
As a chiro I hope to God I never need this but if I ever do I'm coming to you! Thanks for all you do. You've taught me and my patients so much! #FlyFightWin
I need to schedule my surgery in the exact areas of the neck as soon as possible. However, I had to undergo an unforeseen heart surgery first. Now that my heart procedure is done, I realize this surgery won't be as scary as I expected. The neurosurgeon did an amazing job demonstrating how small the incision can be in some cases. I appreciate his explaining the precise details required for a procedure. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Be blessed.
That is a man that obviously found his calling, and loves every second of it. Super informative video, I’m currently in the hospital to have this surgery Monday. This eased my mind, thankful I have a great care team!
I recently had this surgery done2 weeks ago, and when I tell you the pain coming from my scapula and right arm was so severe I could think straight! All I wanted to do was go home and lay on my heating pad. I still have 2 clasped disc in my neck from being injured during clear air turbulence working as a flight attendant. I had lumber spinal fusion of L4 & L5 last October and I am praying for the day I can be completely pain free and stop taking opioids due to this chronic pain I’ve lived with for far too long! This is a great video and Thank you for sharing!
I just had it done a week ago. I have pain on my Rhomboid and shoulder blade areas now especially when doing an activity or laying down in bed. Will it get better?
Had ACDF done twice C4 C5 in 1999, then C5 C6 in 2016. Made a world of difference. Been pain free ever since and still playing golf and tennis. Excellent video.
I had mine done a coupon of months ago, my surgeon didn’t explain a lot to me, he told me to watch a film, these Doctors over book themselves with patients and don’t have time to explain things, this surgeon explains things very well.
Had ACDF c5/6/7 done six weeks ago. In and out same day. Headaches gone, numbness gone, strength returned to bicep, pain in neck reduced. Start PT tomorrow. Getting better every day!
Excellent skills and professionalism. I'm having this surgery next year sometime. I'm recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery currently. I wish he could perform my surgery. Very, very impressive and a great and very informative video. Great narration by the surgeon!
Thank you for this video, Thank you Thank you! I have herd so many stories stories, so I wanted to do some research. I watched the procedure and In reading all of these comments I feel much much better! My insurance FINALLY approved my Discectomy. One year has been extremely painful! 2nd week in October I will have my discectomy and fusion! .
I’m getting my MRI soon. The pain in my neck is unbelievably painful. I pray for surgery to relieve the pain. It is non stop and absolutely miserable. Hydrocodone doesn’t even help…my muscle relaxers help some at night. Praying for anyone else who suffers. We got this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@JillyBean1968 I know your pain. I hope you have already got the MRI and now you are arranging the surgery date. Within a few hours your whole life will change! I am praying for you...🙏🙏🙏
@@mylonad Oh how I wish it moved as fast as I want it. Everything moves at a snails pace these days. I have one more injection to see if I get relief (steroid injection). I will get it on September 4th. If this fails I will revisit with surgeon. I pray I will be able to get in to see him quickly. I appreciate your kind words and prayers. Thank you so much. 🙏🏼🩷
My post surgery was awesome. Unfortunately, I fell a few times, after 2 months and the pain is back. I see my surgeon next month and can't wait. This procedure I highly recommend.
I'm having this procedure done on the 19th as I have been miserable and losing mobility for going on 2 years...this video has put me at ease for getting this done...thanks doc
I’m 2 days post-op from this. Two days into 10-weeks of healing. I feel fantastic compared to pre-op! I joked that I was going back to work the next day!
I had this surgery 25 years ago with allograft and did really well for a few weeks at which time the pain returned and I was found to have a non-union/failure of the graft and was referred to pain management. I would still recommend this procedure for those suffering from severe neck pain, as the relief, however temporary, was immediate and complete. God bless.
this is fantastic- i ve suffered for over 2 years with neck shoulder and arm pain and mri shows multiple disc herniation- so this explains what one option is- thank you for your calm presentation wish you were in the UK!
I had this surgery 4 days ago! So far, I feel like a lump in the bottom of my throat, a bit of pain when swallowing and a burning sensation at the bottom of my neck when I move too much. But other than that I feel great! My other spine fusion was so awful I was really afraid with this one. But it was fine, successful and really not so painful! If you have to go through this, don’t worry! You’re gonna be fine!
@@kzalla88 mine is coming up in Jan 2025. And to be honest I’m scared. Especially the post surgery pain and everything. Fear of losing range of motion bothers me also.
Thank you for posting this video. I had C-3 thru C-7 done at Vanderbilt, (Dr. Shwartz was awesome) last year. Although I am fine now and gratefully, this video brings me a feeling of closure that I never had explaining in away that I could understand. My x-rays were so bad that I didn't really pay attention and just went along with everything because of the urgency of the matter. Thank you Dr. Webb because now I fully understand . I been watching you're videos for a while and now I know why! Keep up the good work!
@@nicolemaxwell6354 no complications and the pain is gone except if Ian on it wrong. I don’t use two pillows anymore and can lay flat with no pain or discomfort. I try to pay attention to my posture. Recovery for me was about a month and a half the first two weeks were the worst. Rode in a car after two weeks big mistake for me. Waited another week and was better. Hope this helps
Thank you so much for this really informative video. Nothing like a visual to really explain things. Patient is lucky to have such competent, caring doctor. I am looking at this surgery in December and also have a very experienced spine surgeon. I feel confident all will be well.
I just had to write a report for spinal fusions at my job, this helped me tremendously, now I understand much more how to help the people who will use the results! Thank you!!
Just had this surgery on 7/16 for C3-6 Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/ fusion, corelink. Release on 7/17 from hospital to recovery. I was so happy with having a great surgeon and the hospital care and service was top notch!!. I’ m looking forward to feeling better after suffering with Cervical Stenosis over 20 years. Thanking God for relief!! Anyone suffering with this condition please don’t wait so long to get total relief.
I am currently waiting to set a date for this surgery. All of your recovery comments is exactly what I needed to see. It has been nerve wrecking to think about but this has helped thank you!
Do not worry! I had this surgery in 2007 and I am still doing fine today. Do not be afraid of the procedure. I was up and walking around that same day with little pain. To promote healing my doctor wanted me to go for walks every day. I had to wear a neck collar during my daily 2 hour walks and I was able to go back to work a week later. I know you will be fine and please don’t stress yourself over it. I also had gallbladder surgery. Now that was pure hell! My C5 C6 anterior cervical discectomy was a piece of cake compared to that. Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery! DON’T WORRY!
Thank u for informing me of this surgery. I need it done & have been afraid to have it done. I am no longer hesitating because I am in so much pain from 2 severely pinched nerves.❤
I had this surgery did 10yrs ago. Just as Dr. Webb explained is how it went. Was walking the same day and went home the next day. No pain just a little stiffness. I hear of people experiencing pain post surgery I was thankful I had non of that. 10 yrs later still no side effects. What brought me here was an emergency room visit that required an X-ray. The technician asked me had I had surgery. I told her I had cervical spine surgery.
I'm having this surgery on December 9th. I was a little scared but after watching the surgery i feel a little better knowing that this surgery will help. Thanks for showing how the procedure is done.
I’m having this surgery in one week. I have been anxious about it but seeing the process has given me peace. I have a great surgeon so I’m looking forward to being pain free after more than three years of treatments.
I am afraid to do this surgery but reading all the comments here that makes me feel better to go ahead and schedule or see my spine surgeon. I have a cervical spine degeneration from C3 to C6 and I’ve been having numbness, weakness and dizziness or imbalance feels like I am about to fall all the time.
20 year ago i had a surgeon lined up and was looking at options for damaged vertibra and compressed nerves going down my shoulder. As a last ditch effort I decided to hit the gym almost every day and worked all my shoulders, neck, back, i kept going and 20 years later I'm still not in surgery
This is what most people need to do but dont. Then they get the surgery and still dont exercise. So then theyre still in pain after the surgery. Which is why theres an entire class of disease called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome wherein a huge proportion of people get spine surgery and dont get better or are even worse after surgery.
I agree that less invasive, proactive practices like this are important, but I've been very active like you've described for years and things have just gotten worse. Originally a whiplash injury in my 30s and lots of degeneration in my spine and referred pain in forearm and hand. Looking forward to relief. Can't wait to get back to workouts and my dance classes.
@listenqt good luck on your surgery luckily over the past 20 years the surgeons have gotten better at spine surgery. People used to be bedridden for weeks after surgery now they're up walking the same day
Thank you for this video. Im having my acdf done in 2 weeks. Degenerative cervical myelopathy from c3/C4 to c6/c7. Neural foramenal stenosis and cervical stenosis. Don't know what it means and the Dr's dont give much info. Was told to check videos on RUclips. This video put me at ease, you make it look straightforward and risk free.
Thank you for this. I'm a new xray Technologist and they never teach us the many cases to do in the OR so I am terrified even as a new hire when it's time to go to a case because many of them I have no idea what they even are. It's hard to find videos from an xray stand point what to expect but your video provided a great explanation of the process while including a bit of xray imaging so I have a better idea what to expect for an ACDF than I did my entire senior year in radiology school. Thanks great vid, Doctor!
Dr. Webb love your videos, especially seeing African American brother doing what you do. I have been following your channel almost from the beginning. I watched this procedure because I c5c6 might have same surgery. Thanks for showing me what I will be going through
I see the surgeon next week for this. I feel much better about it now. You explained it very well. I had lower back mri last week and probably have same thing done for it. I've been in pain for years the comments are amazing. Thanks for sharing this ❤❤
@tbone1212 I'm really glad it worked out for you! I hope for the best results, the loss of balance, numbness in my hand and arm are unbearable 24/7. Stay well my friend 🙏
hey doc, could you maybe do a vid about how we can take preventative measures to protect our discs? for example, diet, exercise, posture, cutting out vices, etc? thanks
I had two artificial discs placed in my neck 18 months ago for foramenal stenosis. The technology is absolutely amazing. I was a very happy camper for about 8 months and then developed hyper mobility and my left and right arms started to hurt and I lost some muscle in my forearm on my dominant arm. Fast forward, I just had posterior fusion 5 weeks ago. Right arm is much happier and left arm is still mad-we expected this because it never fully recovered after the first surgery. I had pain off and on in my arm and hand for 8 years and then my arm started to hurt and did not stop. I had nerve root compression at C5/6/7. My new fusion is C4/5/6 jump over and C7/T1. I feel less vulnerable already. So disappointed artificial discs did not work for me. I was a gymnast from 7-20, did oh so many body abusing sports and activities until 49 when I fell hiking at Yosemite.
I hope I never need this surgery but I would have no problems having Dr. Webb operate on me. His calm demeanor in the OR and his ability to explain things so well gave me reassurance that I would be in excellent hands.
I had a degenerative disc in C4/C5 and C6/C7. I had disc replacement and had immediate relief. I got fully cleared, and three days later, I blew out C7/T1. It was the worst pain I've ever felt, and I've broken bones. I had a fusion 2 weeks ago after being in pain for 2.5 months. The pain down the arm is almost gone but still have numbness in my fingers. I now have some discomfort in my upper back/trap area, but see the doctor in 4 days..
I'm 8 weeks post-op the first thing I noticed was the terrible pain in my right arm disappeared. Im grateful. I am having recovery pains but I'm looking forward to the days ahead
I had this done. Pain in my left arm was unbearable. I’ve been pain free since 2011.
Good for you, grandma.
Same. Mine happened in 2020. C5-C6. Neck, left shoulder and scapula, and left arm were on fire. Worst, longest lasting pain I've ever had by far. My surgery was a success too! I just have a little numbness on my left middle finger/index finger/thumb and loss of some strength in my left arm along with loss of some fine motor movement with my left hand. It's a good thing I'm right-handed.
@@jay-ham5649It’s grandpa to you! Thank you!
@@nursejanainholland1978 I never want that arm sun again. My Chinese sister in law mashed down on my head and I passed out. When I came to I was on my way to the hospital. Had surgery the next day.
Yaaaaaasssssssss OMG!!! All I can remember saying was did I get hit by a Mac truck during surgery??? 😢😢😢
I had this surgery about 1 year ago. After the surgery, my surgeon came to see me and asked “how’s the pain “? My response, “what pain “? One of the best things I’ve ever decided to do.
You had no at all?
I'm waiting to be scheduled for this surgery whew!! Been dealing with pain for years!! How was your recovery and at home care etc? Thnx in advance for sharing info!
@@howarddixon7371 recovery was fine, the worst was wearing the neck brace for 6 weeks and boredom. You can only watch so much tv
Had mine about 5 years ago, the pain is 95% gone. Best part was, I went into surgery at 8am and was home at 2pm and stopped the Ice cream truck around 5pm, lol.
@@howarddixon7371i am having this surgery on 04/30/24
the walk through during the surgery of everything he was doing was unreal. this man is a beast. Education is king and he is empowering others with his ability to spread knowledge so fluidly. it was a pleasure to watch and gain insight on this.
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Hello,i have done this surgery about 2 weeks a go at c5 c6 whit a cervical cage implant called Bia Anterior cage and after 15 days i have a big pain when i move my head in the back is this normal or not,please answer me i need to know
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I call your doctor Johnny burca
How about the recovery time ?
I'm a second-year medical student who aspires to become an orthopedic spine or trauma surgeon. Watching this video has served as a much-needed source of encouragement and inspiration while I study for STEP1 and my heaviest block of preclinical! Love the content! Great work Dr. Webb!
Good luck to you my friend 😊
My wife had a three level ACDF last year and it gave her, her life back! God bless you and all of the other amazing spine surgeons!!
I am having this surgery tomorrow and watching this made me feel a little better. This is my 1st time EVER having surgery and I am nervous but watching this showed me how easy this procedure is and knowing I’ll be pain free is worth it. Thanks for doing this video!!!
No prob! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hope your surgery went well I had two level ACDF eight weeks ago all good I had mine in Ireland..
I just had this done yesterday. It was my first surgery every too. Was super nervous. Sitting in hospital bed now watching
How are you feeling now?
@@9983spi feel pretty good. The nerve pain left instantly afterwards. Im 7 days postop tomorrow and all i have is a little soreness in my neck and deltoid area. Im off painkillers as well too
I am from South Africa and had this procedure (c5,6 and c6,7), done on my neck a week ago. The operation was a success, and I was in the hospital for a day and then discharged. It would have been of so much value to me if I could have seen this video before the operation to know exactly what the procedure entails. The RUclips algorithm led me to your channel to watch the video. Thank you very much Dr. Your explanation with accompanying x-ray photos and equipment used to do the procedure is fantastic. It couldn't be clearer.
Hi Willem. Would you mind sharing where you had it done? I’m also in SA
@@sibusisiwedube1427 Hi. It was done in Netcare Kuilsriver, Cape Town.
Who was your surgeon?
And how are you doing now?
Hi. Dr Deon Lamprecht did the operation. It has been a year now, and all is good.@ALPalmos
if you need this surgery, do it i had 2 levels done 9 months ago and it saved my life. i am pain free and back to doing everything i want to do
God bless you. I am glad that you are pain free. I hope to be pain free very soon.
Does it restore mobility???
@@samaelmartinus3273 I don’t know about that. I was at the point I was losing mobility in my left arm but it all came back after physical therapy.
How long is recovery? When can you get back to working out?
@ I’m supposed to have this. I have pain in left arm and shoulder blade also left arm is crazy weak with muscle atrophy .
Have you lost much flexibility in the neck. Like turning side to side or looking up and down.
THANKS
Having this surgery was the best thing I could’ve ever done, got mine in 7/2016 never had any problems again.
Doing this surgery as a surgical tech for the first time tomorrow morning! This was very informative. Thank you! 🤞🏾
As a 26 years old man, had this surgery in Puerto Rico 5 days ago because I had my C5-C6 so damaged for years. The procedure was great, still feel pain in the surgery area, but I don’t have no more irradiating pain to my shoulders and omoplates. It’s a very great procedure and I hope that with this done, I’ll have a normal life post recovery. God bless all people that have to fight with this type’s of vertebral problems.
I had this done in January as an emergency procedure, the day after having the MRI. C3-C4. My family doctor fobbed me off so much that I lost the ability to walk, and raise my arms. She thought my symptoms were mental health related, due to my history of depression. I started to think nobody would ever believe me. I saw a locum doctor by chance, who finally took me seriously. My neurosurgeon was amazing. He was such a down to earth man. Both him and the locum doctor gave me my life back. I highly recommend this surgery.
I am having this procedure on Wednesday.. Reading these comments are reassuring.:)
hope your recovery goes smoothly!
I had this 7 wks ago a lot of my pain gone still need surgery at l4-5 but still better
Any updates you can share.. My moms is having this procedure next week.
My surgery got cancelled 1 hour before i was gonna leave for hospital. Not happy. 😭@forechunkukee
@dougkatherynm2968 did you have any sharp pains in your shoulder blade? I'm in agony. Surgery got cancelled an hour before i was due to leave the house for hospital 😢.
My fiancé had this surgery October 2022 and his whole life pretty much changed. No more pain, way less tightness in his neck, his arm doesn’t go numb anymore. His neck was so bad though that an hour & a half surgery took almost four hours. So worth it. If you or someone you know needs this and it’s recommended, GET IT!!!
I got this surgery four months ago. Herniated discs came from nowhere. But I'm glad I got this done, too.
@iceirony any tips on what I should have or do after surgery- what about swallowing
You are truly an Angle on earth. I love you’re compassion and bedside manner. God will continue to provide everything you ask for.
Thank you!!
I had C5 C6 ACDF just yesterday and came home this morning. Now the healing begins! So far great!!!!
I had the exact same 2 weeks ago as well 😬
I have to have posterior and anterior surgery done on C4, C5, and C6. Surgeon told me it would have to be 2 separate surgery. How was the pain post op?
@@antoinenguyen4262 Actually it was ALMOST pain free. I stayed 1 night in the hospital, at 2:26 in the AM morning after surgery they checked in on me...I was in 8-10 pain at that time was given pain meds. That next day I took nothing and the 3rd day I took nothing and have had nothing since. I do have a sensation of something pushing out slightly on my throat...ZERO PAIN....just a sensation....was told this is normal and it will go away. Good luck with your surgery, I am sorry I waited so long. The afternoon after surgery I woke up feeling NO PAIN that I had been having for YEARS!!!!! This Wednesday was 4 weeks since my surgery (03/27/24) and it's smooth sailing from here on out!!!
Any update please?
@@Free_speech__a I still am feeling the fullness in my throat but the Dr said this is normal and will subside in time...
The nerves are still trying to "find their new homes" so I do get a lot of muscle tightness on the back side of my neck (short lived) so all in all it is doing GREAT!!
I had this same surgery 2 years ago, C2-C5. Unbelievable improvement in quality of life!
Wow. They did 4 levels at the same time? They generally don’t ever do that because of risk of failure eventually.
That's what I'm hoping for, I don't even want to go out anymore because I'm in so much pain.
@@TraditionalCatholic2633 2-3, 3-4, 4-5. 3 "levels" (joints). This is the one I'm looking at myself.
My C2 down to T1 all have major issues, have put surgery off but can't any longer, see my surgeon next month. So nervous all discs are bulging and collapse, nerve impingement also and severe facet arthropathy.
So nervous but to be somewhat pain free will be amazing
@@debracarr1355same man my life got snatched away from me. I can't even work on my car which i've loved to do in my past.😢
I had a similar procedure done on my lower back. It was very successful, and I'm now pain-free.
I thank the Lord for blessing us with a man like Dr. Webb. I had the procedure done for me and have been pain free ever since.
This is tough surgery for the patient, but the patient will have relief in the coming months. I am grateful for doctors! Thank you for sharing ❤️
My husband is in for this particular surgery right now. Us being in different countries, Im scared, anxious and feeling very low, but to watch this and know exactly whats happening to him, it put me a little bit at ease. Thabks so much Dr and everyone else sharing their success stories. ❤❤
I hope all is going well, my appointment is next month to discuss how much I need done, have put it off long enough
I am having this surgery in 10 days. It will be my 21st orthopedic surgery. I always try to learn about them in advance. This was very informative and this doctor is impressive. I am also encouraged by the results. Thank you Dr. web for producing this content on this platform.
Will have this surgery in a month. Doctor, this video made me a lot better about it. Thank you! Your confidence is infectious!!
How did your surgery go?
Out of all the content l usually watch Antonio is my hero, it’s satisfying seeing my people from a different light than what’s popular. I am not in medicine but regardless this is an extremely dedicated man making his profession seem easy and we know know it’s definitely not.
We r all ppl! Quit stoking the race war. Human is a human regardless of color
@@dankerns171 As a fellow black make myself l can state what l want as it’s in admiration and not linked to putting down another race,your shot was well off
@@dankerns171you thinking this is “stoking the race war” says more about you than it does the OP
I’m with you my brotha. It is in fact an inspiration to see a fellow brotha in a different light. I watch all of his videos as well. I want more brothas like him to reach our young men. Show them that they CAN be successful
Blk ppl been doctors
Thank you for answering the call to become a highly skilled spine surgeon. I'm sure your patients are thankful you're there for them. I know I'm thankful for my doctors, without them my life would be much different!
I had this surgery over 15 years ago & was able to surf again. I figured that a new procedure would now be used by orthopedic surgeons like you? Mahalo for your wonderful videos...
My sister had this surgery. It was a miracle. Her left arm was numb all the time. Now it's all better.
Good to hear!
Dr Webb - don’t know where you are but DAMN, wish I had met you before my 5 surgeries. ACDFs, non-unions, revisions and later wired together posterior. It’s a mess. And still in pain.
You are eloquent and concise with your words. You seem to both care about and enjoy what you’re doing. Very awesome.
Best wishes to you and your lucky patients.
Hi friend did you have lower back surgeries let me know I am in the same boat as you
I'm 1 week and a few days post operation with this surgery. I wish I had watched this prior to my surgery. Very informative.
First time seeing the channel. It's an honor to see such a brilliant surgeon that looks like me.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
My angel of a girlfriend is going in this morning for ACDF in her cervical spine. She is so scared. I had a discectomy in my lumbar spine earlier this year… and she saw my recovery process which was very painful. I pray that her pain is substantially less than what I went through. I had extensive nerve damage, so I believe that played the biggest role in my pain. I pray she makes it through surgery unscathed, and her recovery isn’t a long painful 8 weeks.
I did the same surgery 15 days ago (double fusion). It's like magic to me! I still can't believe how 28 years of unbearable pain disappeared in a 2.5-hour surgery!
Wonderful, 👍
Can you kindly tell the recovery time.
And how long does the procedure last?
Thank you.
Regards
@@aqsamkhan5933 Hi! The surgery lasted 2 hours. Next day I was back home. About the recover time they informed me that is almost a month and for that time I have to wear a soft collar 24/7 (I live in Greece so the European recovery protocol is slightly different than US). During that month you have mild discomfort like numbness or / and minimal pain, it's forbidden to drive and be extra cautious with lifting weights. The surgical incision also need 2 - 4 weeks for total recovery. Plus the first 2 weeks you have a slight discomfort when swelling. To sum up, it was piece of cake. I entered the surgery with myelopathy and came out healthy and pain free. If I had known earlier how easy, painless and life changing the whole process was, I would have definitely done it at least 5 years earlier.
I am going to have a surgery on the 27th of this month…. Kind of nervous but i have to do it because i had this pain for a very long time and my left arm is also not doing well and the pain is unbearable😢
@@lynnsumeraeuperio8230 You took an excellent discission, I can deeply understand you how painful can everyday be. You have nothing to fear. You will sleep for 2 hours and after you wake up all pain will be a bad memory. The secret for full recovery is to follow your doctor's instructions. For 2-3 weeks you will be a little sore as the nerves and muscles try to work normally again. Don't worry it's normal, everyday will be better and better. It seems incredible that I will have a pain-free life ahead and hope the same thing for you too! 🙏🤗
I will have this surgery on the 28th of this month. I am a little bit scared but I know I must have this surgery because of my symptoms getting worse now. Pain, numbness, weakness of my arms I dropped things and weak grip.
As a chiro I hope to God I never need this but if I ever do I'm coming to you! Thanks for all you do. You've taught me and my patients so much!
#FlyFightWin
I need to schedule my surgery in the exact areas of the neck as soon as possible. However, I had to undergo an unforeseen heart surgery first. Now that my heart procedure is done, I realize this surgery won't be as scary as I expected. The neurosurgeon did an amazing job demonstrating how small the incision can be in some cases. I appreciate his explaining the precise details required for a procedure. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Be blessed.
Wow, what a confident, skilled doctor. That's impressive 👏
Thank you! 😃
Wish we had confident skilled doctors in my area😢
You have such a great manner in how you speak with and educate your patients. Thank you for the education!
That is a man that obviously found his calling, and loves every second of it. Super informative video, I’m currently in the hospital to have this surgery Monday. This eased my mind, thankful I have a great care team!
I recently had this surgery done2 weeks ago, and when I tell you the pain coming from my scapula and right arm was so severe I could think straight! All I wanted to do was go home and lay on my heating pad. I still have 2 clasped disc in my neck from being injured during clear air turbulence working as a flight attendant. I had lumber spinal fusion of L4 & L5 last October and I am praying for the day I can be completely pain free and stop taking opioids due to this chronic pain I’ve lived with for far too long! This is a great video and Thank you for sharing!
How is your recovery going? Is your pain better?
Had C6-7 done ten years ago, so happy with the outcome!pain free
I just had it done a week ago. I have pain on my Rhomboid and shoulder blade areas now especially when doing an activity or laying down in bed. Will it get better?
Had ACDF done twice C4 C5 in 1999, then C5 C6 in 2016. Made a world of difference. Been pain free ever since and still playing golf and tennis. Excellent video.
Great! Will have this in a month
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear you can still be as active as you once were.😊
I had mine done a coupon of months ago, my surgeon didn’t explain a lot to me, he told me to watch a film, these Doctors over book themselves with patients and don’t have time to explain things, this surgeon explains things very well.
Had this done a couple years ago, pretty much pain free procedure, so glad i had it done
Had ACDF c5/6/7 done six weeks ago. In and out same day. Headaches gone, numbness gone, strength returned to bicep, pain in neck reduced. Start PT tomorrow. Getting better every day!
Farò questo intervento tra pochi giorni. Hai avuto dolore post-intervento? Quanto è lunga la cicatrice? Grazie se vorrai rispondermi
These last few videos have been awesome on the channel. Love the operative vids.
More to come!
Excellent skills and professionalism. I'm having this surgery next year sometime. I'm recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery currently. I wish he could perform my surgery. Very, very impressive and a great and very informative video. Great narration by the surgeon!
Thank you for this video, Thank you Thank you! I have herd so many stories stories, so I wanted to do some research. I watched the procedure and In reading all of these comments I feel much much better! My insurance FINALLY approved my Discectomy. One year has been extremely painful! 2nd week in October I will have my discectomy and fusion! .
Just had the surgery last week. Best decision I could have made now going through the healing process.
I’m getting my MRI soon. The pain in my neck is unbelievably painful. I pray for surgery to relieve the pain. It is non stop and absolutely miserable. Hydrocodone doesn’t even help…my muscle relaxers help some at night. Praying for anyone else who suffers. We got this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I just had surgury 8 days ago. Instant relief
Worth it! Good luck and blessings to you.
@@LisaLoyaga just got my MRI yesterday!! Now I wait.
What type of surgery did you have! Was it in your neck also? Did you have the disc replaced?
@@JillyBean1968 I know your pain. I hope you have already got the MRI and now you are arranging the surgery date. Within a few hours your whole life will change! I am praying for you...🙏🙏🙏
@@mylonad Oh how I wish it moved as fast as I want it. Everything moves at a snails pace these days. I have one more injection to see if I get relief (steroid injection). I will get it on September 4th. If this fails I will revisit with surgeon. I pray I will be able to get in to see him quickly. I appreciate your kind words and prayers. Thank you so much. 🙏🏼🩷
Waiting for my Mri now. My left arm is in so much pain!
My post surgery was awesome. Unfortunately, I fell a few times, after 2 months and the pain is back. I see my surgeon next month and can't wait. This procedure I highly recommend.
I'm having this procedure done on the 19th as I have been miserable and losing mobility for going on 2 years...this video has put me at ease for getting this done...thanks doc
Wow bro! Wish I had a doctor like you! You seem to really care about the patients
I’m 2 days post-op from this. Two days into 10-weeks of healing. I feel fantastic compared to pre-op! I joked that I was going back to work the next day!
I am a circulator and am always amazed at the wonderful work surgeons do! Thank you for sharing, Dr. Webb!
I had this surgery 25 years ago with allograft and did really well for a few weeks at which time the pain returned and I was found to have a non-union/failure of the graft and was referred to pain management. I would still recommend this procedure for those suffering from severe neck pain, as the relief, however temporary, was immediate and complete. God bless.
this is fantastic- i ve suffered for over 2 years with neck shoulder and arm pain and mri shows multiple disc herniation- so this explains what one option is- thank you for your calm presentation wish you were in the UK!
Having this surgery next month ( C4-5 and C 5-6). Always watch a surgery before I have it done. This was excellent. Thank you
@@sharlenesmith6163 SO Sharlene how are you doing after your surgery. Hoping everything turned out well for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Just had this surgery done today. I'm currently laying in recovery. And my neck feels amazing. I have to do it to my lower back next.
I had disc replacement last year, it’s awesome. no more pain and great range of motion.
I am in line for this surgery. Your video sincerely helped me relax about it. And, so glad you find your work fun and neck anatomy fascinating.
I am having this surgery in two weeks!
Appreciate watching the procedure and all the support from you people.
I hope the surgery went well! How did it go and how are you feeling
How are you doing now? I am having this surgery on May 16th. 2 levels. C2-C4. C2 has slipped forward and now is on top of C3.
I had this surgery 4 days ago! So far, I feel like a lump in the bottom of my throat, a bit of pain when swallowing and a burning sensation at the bottom of my neck when I move too much. But other than that I feel great! My other spine fusion was so awful I was really afraid with this one. But it was fine, successful and really not so painful!
If you have to go through this, don’t worry! You’re gonna be fine!
@@kzalla88 mine is coming up in Jan 2025. And to be honest I’m scared. Especially the post surgery pain and everything. Fear of losing range of motion bothers me also.
Thank you for posting this video. I had C-3 thru C-7 done at Vanderbilt, (Dr. Shwartz was awesome) last year. Although I am fine now and gratefully, this video brings me a feeling of closure that I never had explaining in away that I could understand. My x-rays were so bad that I didn't really pay attention and just went along with everything because of the urgency of the matter. Thank you Dr. Webb because now I fully understand . I been watching you're videos for a while and now I know why! Keep up the good work!
Do you have a lot of pain relief? Where are there many complications with the surgery ?
@@nicolemaxwell6354 no complications and the pain is gone except if Ian on it wrong. I don’t use two pillows anymore and can lay flat with no pain or discomfort. I try to pay attention to my posture. Recovery for me was about a month and a half the first two weeks were the worst. Rode in a car after two weeks big mistake for me. Waited another week and was better. Hope this helps
Thank you so much for this really informative video. Nothing like a visual to really explain things. Patient is lucky to have such competent, caring doctor. I am looking at this surgery in December and also have a very experienced spine surgeon. I feel confident all will be well.
Very grateful for the skill of Dr Webb and many like him!
I just had to write a report for spinal fusions at my job, this helped me tremendously, now I understand much more how to help the people who will use the results! Thank you!!
Just had this surgery on 7/16 for C3-6 Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/ fusion, corelink. Release on 7/17 from hospital to recovery. I was so happy with having a great surgeon and the hospital care and service was top notch!!. I’ m looking forward to feeling better after suffering with Cervical Stenosis over 20 years. Thanking God for relief!! Anyone suffering with this condition please don’t wait so long to get total relief.
I’m not in medicine, but I can’t help but appreciate these contents. Great job doc!
This is absolute gold, thanks for walking through the imaging
I am currently waiting to set a date for this surgery. All of your recovery comments is exactly what I needed to see. It has been nerve wrecking to think about but this has helped thank you!
Do not worry!
I had this surgery in 2007 and I am still doing fine today. Do not be afraid of the procedure. I was up and walking around that same day with little pain. To promote healing my doctor wanted me to go for walks every day. I had to wear a neck collar during my daily 2 hour walks and I was able to go back to work a week later. I know you will be fine and please don’t stress yourself over it.
I also had gallbladder surgery. Now that was pure hell! My C5 C6 anterior cervical discectomy was a piece of cake compared to that.
Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery! DON’T WORRY!
@@Trainman0401thank you much for your comment. I'm literally fighting extreme anxiety and nausea in the days leading up to this. 😢
@@Trainman0401 man I am stressing . I’m supposed to get this Jan 28 2025.
It’s 3am and I can’t sleep then I find this video and your comment.
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Thank u for informing me of this surgery. I need it done & have been afraid to have it done. I am no longer hesitating because I am in so much pain from 2 severely pinched nerves.❤
I had this surgery did 10yrs ago. Just as Dr. Webb explained is how it went. Was walking the same day and went home the next day. No pain just a little stiffness. I hear of people experiencing pain post surgery I was thankful I had non of that. 10 yrs later still no side effects. What brought me here was an emergency room visit that required an X-ray. The technician asked me had I had surgery. I told her I had cervical spine surgery.
I'm having this surgery on December 9th. I was a little scared but after watching the surgery i feel a little better knowing that this surgery will help. Thanks for showing how the procedure is done.
You will be fine ...maybe my mother will also have surgery in December..
@ibrahimansari6549 Thank you
I got to see one of these in my med school rotations. A neck wound infection got into the C5 and it collapsed. Truly a wicked procedure.
I’m having this surgery in one week. I have been anxious about it but seeing the process has given me peace. I have a great surgeon so I’m looking forward to being pain free after more than three years of treatments.
I will have this surgical procedure in a couple weeks. I’m so glad I came across this video and the comments are reassuring. Thank you❤
These OR vids are getting better and better
I am afraid to do this surgery but reading all the comments here that makes me feel better to go ahead and schedule or see my spine surgeon. I have a cervical spine degeneration from C3 to C6 and I’ve been having numbness, weakness and dizziness or imbalance feels like I am about to fall all the time.
Thank you for your step-by-step narration and explanations. I appreciate it.
20 year ago i had a surgeon lined up and was looking at options for damaged vertibra and compressed nerves going down my shoulder. As a last ditch effort I decided to hit the gym almost every day and worked all my shoulders, neck, back, i kept going and 20 years later I'm still not in surgery
This is what most people need to do but dont. Then they get the surgery and still dont exercise. So then theyre still in pain after the surgery. Which is why theres an entire class of disease called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome wherein a huge proportion of people get spine surgery and dont get better or are even worse after surgery.
I agree that less invasive, proactive practices like this are important, but I've been very active like you've described for years and things have just gotten worse. Originally a whiplash injury in my 30s and lots of degeneration in my spine and referred pain in forearm and hand. Looking forward to relief. Can't wait to get back to workouts and my dance classes.
@listenqt good luck on your surgery luckily over the past 20 years the surgeons have gotten better at spine surgery. People used to be bedridden for weeks after surgery now they're up walking the same day
What kind of gym workout have you done to ease and relief the pain ?
Sometimes the patient have no pain . Just tingling, numbness pins and needles. Problem is weekness occurs. You have to have surgery.
That’s really amazing how precise and minimally that can be done. Excellent!
Getting ready to have this done thank you so much for this video
Thank you for this video. Im having my acdf done in 2 weeks. Degenerative cervical myelopathy from c3/C4 to c6/c7. Neural foramenal stenosis and cervical stenosis. Don't know what it means and the Dr's dont give much info. Was told to check videos on RUclips. This video put me at ease, you make it look straightforward and risk free.
Thank you Dr. Webb. I have had an ACDF of C4-C6 two years ago and am in need of some additional fusion, according to my new MRI. Interesting surgery.
Thanks for watching
Thank you for this. I'm a new xray Technologist and they never teach us the many cases to do in the OR so I am terrified even as a new hire when it's time to go to a case because many of them I have no idea what they even are. It's hard to find videos from an xray stand point what to expect but your video provided a great explanation of the process while including a bit of xray imaging so I have a better idea what to expect for an ACDF than I did my entire senior year in radiology school.
Thanks great vid, Doctor!
Super helpful content! As a PT, this certainly adds an important visual to the scripts.
Dr. Webb love your videos, especially seeing African American brother doing what you do. I have been following your channel almost from the beginning. I watched this procedure because I c5c6 might have same surgery. Thanks for showing me what I will be going through
I see the surgeon next week for this. I feel much better about it now. You explained it very well. I had lower back mri last week and probably have same thing done for it. I've been in pain for years the comments are amazing. Thanks for sharing this ❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
I had this same surgery 20 yrs ago ,fused 4-5-6, Right arm pain was unbearable, no problems 20 years later.
But you can't move your neck like before, am I right?
@tbone1212 I'm really glad it worked out for you! I hope for the best results, the loss of balance, numbness in my hand and arm are unbearable 24/7. Stay well my friend 🙏
hey doc, could you maybe do a vid about how we can take preventative measures to protect our discs? for example, diet, exercise, posture, cutting out vices, etc? thanks
Sleeping posture really matters. For me I do sleep on hard surface time and again.
I can really tell that you love what you do!! Making people better! Excellent!!
I appreciate that!
I had this surgery done two weeks ago the surgery was successful now the healing process begins
Fascinating. Well done, Dr.
Thanks for the video. I will have a similar surgery, c4, c5, c6, c7... It was very enlightening. Brazil.
Thanks Dr. Webb, I have to have this done and am a little less scared after watching this.
I had two artificial discs placed in my neck 18 months ago for foramenal stenosis. The technology is absolutely amazing. I was a very happy camper for about 8 months and then developed hyper mobility and my left and right arms started to hurt and I lost some muscle in my forearm on my dominant arm. Fast forward, I just had posterior fusion 5 weeks ago. Right arm is much happier and left arm is still mad-we expected this because it never fully recovered after the first surgery. I had pain off and on in my arm and hand for 8 years and then my arm started to hurt and did not stop. I had nerve root compression at C5/6/7. My new fusion is C4/5/6 jump over and C7/T1. I feel less vulnerable already. So disappointed artificial discs did not work for me. I was a gymnast from 7-20, did oh so many body abusing sports and activities until 49 when I fell hiking at Yosemite.
respect to this Surgeon I was fused L5 S1 from Spondylolisthesis 13 years ago. Not 100% but I got my life back.
I hope I never need this surgery but I would have no problems having Dr. Webb operate on me. His calm demeanor in the OR and his ability to explain things so well gave me reassurance that I would be in excellent hands.
Thank you!!
@@antoniowebbmd I am having this done on Jan 28 2025 and this video has eased my mind.
I’m scared as heck but now a little less .
I am getting C7 fusion on October 17, my left arm has been on fire for 3 months, im praying for a good outcome. Bless these surgens.
I had a degenerative disc in C4/C5 and C6/C7. I had disc replacement and had immediate relief. I got fully cleared, and three days later, I blew out C7/T1. It was the worst pain I've ever felt, and I've broken bones. I had a fusion 2 weeks ago after being in pain for 2.5 months. The pain down the arm is almost gone but still have numbness in my fingers. I now have some discomfort in my upper back/trap area, but see the doctor in 4 days..
I'm 8 weeks post-op the first thing I noticed was the terrible pain in my right arm disappeared. Im grateful. I am having recovery pains but I'm looking forward to the days ahead
Great work, Dr. Webb