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26-AUGUST-2012 FATMEH MAHMOUD AL-DAQAMSEH 47 YEARS
EXTRUDED DISC C6-7.
Anamnesis
The patient came to the clinic
31-July-2012 complaining of neck pain for 10
years with right shoulder and upper limb pain.
Exacerbation of the neck pain and both shoulders
pain the last three months.
MRI cervical spine performed 23-May-2012 showing
extruded disc C6-7 with compression of the
spinal cord more from the right side and
complete right foraminal occlusion.
On examination, the patient has pain when
looking to the left up and down. There is weak
grip right hand 4/5, extension of the right hand
3/5, right triceps 3/5. There is also weak
dorsi and planterflexion right foot 4/5 with
tingling sensation of the right lower limb.
Discectomy of C6-7 done with
removal of the extruded disc extending to the
right foramen. The dura was seen at the entire
course behind. Insertion of Samarys cervical
cage 17x13x5 mm cage RF with bone graft. Using
Trestle anterior plate one level 16 mm length
and 4 fixed screws 4x14 mm, fusion of C6-7 was
achieved and check by C-arm was done.
Routine closure of the wound. Smooth
postoperative recovery and the power of the
affected limbs became normal.
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The patient has huge
extrusion with total foraminal occlusion and
compression of the spinal cord. Surgery is the
only solution.
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