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How loose is the screw? I would have someone else take a look. A loose screw could lead to a looser screw. If that comes out, not all the way, but even a bit more, it could rub on soft tissues; could cause some pain. I would keep an eye on it for a while...Once you have fused, IF, it becomes any looser, you may want to have it removed. It's shouldn't cause any life threatening issues, but definately keep an eye on it.
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion,
(9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing
most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord.
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