Here is the update. The shoulder doctor and spine doctor are sending me to the University of Chicago for a possible scapulothorasic fusion. The doctors there may see something that the group treating me can not find . So there is hope that a different treatment will be available. That will be a big decision. Both said doing nothing is not a good choice. The shoulder and blade just gave up.
The shoulder doctor mentions checking the spinal accessory nerve as it controls this area. All other nerves checked are OK. Muscles are Ok that nerve may be the problem as this happened really quickly right after extension of cervical fusion.
If nothing is done the shoulder is down and causing off balance walking. The blade rubs on something and creates a very unusual feeling. Like ants crawling around inside . I am not looking forward to this trip to Chicago as it is a difficult area. I need some help though and local doctor cannot help.
It will be interesting to see if it is that nerve . However surgeon uses left site approach and this is the right side. And I am right handed.
Ed can you have any info to help?
The shoulder doctor mentions checking the spinal accessory nerve as it controls this area. All other nerves checked are OK. Muscles are Ok that nerve may be the problem as this happened really quickly right after extension of cervical fusion.
If nothing is done the shoulder is down and causing off balance walking. The blade rubs on something and creates a very unusual feeling. Like ants crawling around inside . I am not looking forward to this trip to Chicago as it is a difficult area. I need some help though and local doctor cannot help.
It will be interesting to see if it is that nerve . However surgeon uses left site approach and this is the right side. And I am right handed.
Ed can you have any info to help?
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