1.anterior, occasionally posterior if necessary
2.probably 2or 3 will be joined
3.it takes about 3 to 6 mo's for healing
4. 1wk except preoperative staying
5. rarely possible esophageal compression
6. theoretically 2 to 3 over 7 but actually no limitation
7. plate is mearly temporary immobilization for bony fusion
8. life long
9. if no insurance, it costs about ten million won
10. risks of general anesthesia, blood transfusion and bone graft and nerve compression by hematoma etc.
11. Yes you can
12. request it to operator
13. About 40 percent of total
14. about 6wks but due to operator's principle
15. usually most mobile C5-6 affected but after fusion the nearest disc will be affected next time
16. muscle atrophy of arm and myelopathy that is compression of spinal cord by bone spur
17. Synergy Hospital Dr. Kim Won Jung
18. 19. ask Dr.Kim
20. Seoul National University Hospital orthopedic surgery
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