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Cervical disk replacement surgery involves removing a diseased cervical disk and replacing it with an artificial disk. Before this procedure was available, the affected disk was removed and the vertebrae above and below were fused together to prevent motion.
ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) surgery is a procedure that relieves pain caused by pinched nerves in your neck. A surgeon will remove the disk between your affected bones, and then weld (fuse) them together.
Surgery in the cervical spine may be recommended to treat problems in the neck, such as misalignment, compressed nerves, and/or spinal cord abnormalities. The most common reasons for cervical spine surgery are to: Remove parts of the bone or disc that are causing nerve pain; Fuse adjacent vertebrae together to create stability
Neck surgery includes various orthopedic procedures involving the cervical spine. From herniated disc repair to spinal fusion, get an overview of these neck procedures including how they’re performed, how to prepare, and what to expect with neck surgery recovery.
Cervical laminoplasty is a specialized procedure for relieving pressure on the spinal cord at the level of the neck (cervical spine). Laminoplasty differs from traditional spinal surgery in two important ways: No bone is removed during the procedure. Rather, bone is reshaped by the surgeon.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of spine surgery used for the treatment of neck or arm pain caused by cervical radiculopathy. This surgery involves the removal of a protruding disc from the spine for relief of pressure on the spinal nerves, followed by reconstruction.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling. A discectomy is a form of surgical decompression, so the procedure may also be called an anterior cervical decompression.
Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a surgical procedure for replacing a damaged disc between the vertebrae in your neck with an artificial disc. The goal is to improve mobility through the neck and reduce pain. CDR is sometimes called anterior cervical disc arthroplasty (ACDR) or total disc replacement (TDR).
TREATMENT + CARE. PREVENT + MANAGE. OVERVIEW. The neck is part of a long flexible column, known as the spinal column or backbone, which extends through most of the body. The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs.
Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) is a combination spinal decompression and spinal fusion surgery used to treat herniated discs, compressed nerves or other conditions in the neck. A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the softer disc nucleus material squeezes out.