Hi everybody!
I’m 25f and have severe CCI that has left be house/bed bound for several months now and I am considering C1-C2 fusion surgery for my atlantoaxial instability. I have hypermobility and a history of concussions. My surgeon recommends it but I still have major hesitations mainly because I don’t know anyone who’s done it.
I was very athletic before all of this doing tons of different sports (skiing, climbing, mountain biking, running, lifting, etc) and I would especially love to hear from anyone that’s had a cervical fusion and is/was particularly active and their experiences. My doctors have told me I won’t be able to do a lot of these things anymore. My brothers in the same boat as me but he would need a C0-C2 fusion. So any insight about recovery and limitations after would be fantastic.
Thanks so much :)