I agree with Meir - always get a 2nd and 3rd opinion for surgery.  Chester,
it depends - a brace offers support, not necessarily affects the flow of
CSF.

I had surgery at C3 - C5 back in 2001 but that wasn't a full fusion; it was
to remove bone spurs and I can still turn my head fairly freely.  Having
said that, a fusion is irreversible and you DO want to get more opinions.

Kat

On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Meir Weiss <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> If possible/if there is some time get 2 more consults go with majority
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> apparently his c1 c2 have shifted causing spinal cord  compression.  we are
> told he is at risk for paralysis or worse if he were  to have a sudden
> jerky neck movement.  they want to stabilize  it.
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> Need  more info why needed
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> Anyone have  experience w c1 c2 fusion? We have been advised to do this
> immediately. It  was found by accident during ct for infection in face.
> Thx.
> Denise
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