I have klippel feil syndrome with fusion of c2-c4 and c5-c7, stenosis between c4 and c5 and poking into my spinal cord. I have spasticity, numbness in my left hand and losing my balance when I walk. I am 53 with HBP and a heart murmur. I have had mrsa and recently had staph infection in my lymph nodes and tested positive for Factor 5 (need blood thinner). What are my odds of having a successful operation to have my vertebra screwed to a plate to make me more stable?
Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In your case, anesthetic risk is greater than general population as u have so many risk factors. The operative risk includes infection, apposition of screws, loss of power in either upper limb, loss of sensations and respiratory paralysis rarely. Also, u will need care postoperatively. I will advise you to get rid of your infection first before going to surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.