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I understand your concern.

Horner's syndrome is one of the known but rare complications of ACDF. It is a surgical complication and may not be due to an incorrect sized or stiff cervical collar.

One can expect recovery within 4-6 months in case of a reversible Horner's syndrome.

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Since HS being a rare phenomenon post ACDF we dont see it often. In the last 10 years I had seen 2 patients with HS post ACDF. In both of them HS was permanent.
Your neuropathy is not related to Horner's here. Mostly Horner's is not a cause of neuropathy, in cases like this. Here your neuropathy is secondary to ACDF. The most common complications are - anesthesia, thrombophlebitis, infection, nerve damage, neuropathy, nonunion, ongoing continuous pain.
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