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Neck fusion surgery: research, recovery, and informed patient empowerment.

Acdf

The Informed Patient: My Journey Undergoing Neck Fusion Surgery

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  • Paperback

    134 pages

  • Release Date

    22 December 2020

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Summary

In July, 2006, Patrick O. Smith was involved in a serious motocross accident. For the next six years he suffered increasing neck, back and shoulder pain that gradually made even normal activities challenging. His long road toward healing led to a diagnosis of compressed nerves due to a ruptured cervical disc, and a recommended treatment of ACDF-or “neck fusion” surgery.

Patrick’s journey did not end there. ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) surgery is one of the most commo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781600251634
ISBN-10:1600251633
Author:Patrick O. Smith, Mateusz Zagata
Publisher:Maurice Bassett
Imprint:Maurice Bassett
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:134
Release Date:22 December 2020
Weight:191g
Dimensions:7mm x 152mm x 229mm
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Acdf by Patrick O. Smith - ISBN: 9781600251634
152 × 229 mm
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Great information. Patrick gives an in-depth view of what to expect. Very well written and detailed. I would definitely recommend if you are thinking about having neck fusion surgery.”

David Isbell

About The Author

Patrick O. Smith

Patrick O. Smith is a military veteran who has also served as a law enforcement officer, federal agent, peer counselor and trained Crisis Intervention Team member. He is currently a full-time life coach, assisting those in need and specializing in crisis intervention and spiritual guidance.

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