Tuesday, March 15, 2011

MUA DONE!

Procedure done. Had to wait a couple of months, but after much frustration and discomfort, I finally (and joyfully) got to have my prescribed surgery.

This morning, I had a procedure performed on me called a MUA or manipulation under anesthesia. This procedure is used to break-up scar tissue and help a patient regain full range of motion, in my case, my neck. Were not sure this will help me enough to overcome my neck pain during cycling but there is optimism. If it doesn't work, i'm not sure what the next step will be, but I assume it will either be more invasive or a drastic lifestyle change (no cycling)

I was prepped (changed into a gown, ekg, temp, h&p, etc.) then wheeled into a surgical room where I was transferred to a table. Got the O2 mask on and after 4 deep breaths I was gone. In my particular case, I was given a facet block injections under x-ray guidance to free up those joints so the manipulation would be more successful. Then my neck was adjusted and stretched beyond what a person could tolerate without anesthesia. Wake up was difficult as usual but I was finally able to come out of it and Meri brought me home.

Not sure about how it'll turn out but I hear results are statistically good. It's now 12 hours later and my neck is pretty stiff. I'm trying to stay positive and will do whatever is asked of me as far as rehabilitation goes.

I plan on riding Saturday and should know more then...