It was reported that on (b)(6) 2010, patient was implanted with rhbmp-2.Procedure: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (acdf)- extrapharyngeal anterolateral approach on c5-6, c6-7.Initial diagnosis: acdf for treatment of degenerative disc disease (ddd) on (b)(6) 2010, patient reported constipation.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported incisional swelling, dyspnea with ambulation, neck sensitivity, feeling bloated, paresthesias (tinglins and pressure) on right side of the face.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported paresthesias (numbness), left upper extremity on (b)(6) 2010, patient reported insomnia.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported occasional residual paresthesias (numbness, tingling) in right upper extremity.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported irritability and weight gain associated with smoking cessation.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported lower back pain.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported burning pain in right neck and shoulder.On (b)(6) 2010, patient reported progressive numbness and weakness in right hand.On (b)(6) 2011, patient reported sharp stabbing pain in middle of the back.On (b)(6) 2011, patient reported paresthesias (numbness, weakness) in left lower extremity with ongoing mid thoracic pain.On (b)(6) 2011, patient reported right arm pain and concomitant pressure in lower back affecting daily activities.
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