If your surgeon has recommended cervical disc replacement, these resources can help you navigate the insurance approval process. Learn what insurers require for prior authorization, what to ask your surgeon’s office, and what steps to take if your request is
Cervical stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal in the neck becomes narrower, placing pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. While some people experience few or no symptoms, others may develop neck pain, numbness, weakness, balance
By Saman Shabani, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Traditionally, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine (neck) that causes radiating arm symptoms (cervical radiculopathy) or symptoms associated with spinal cord impingement (myelopathy) is treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
If you’ve been experiencing chronic neck pain for an extended period of time, it’s possible you may be a candidate for cervical disc replacement surgery. If you haven’t spoken with your doctor about your chronic pain, we highly recommend doing
Hybrid Lumbar Disc Surgery When is hybrid lumbar surgery appropriate and what are the challenges? A hybrid surgery is when a fusion is done at one level and an artificial disc is done at another level during the same surgery.
When used in small doses, BMP used in cervical fusions led to strong improvements in disability, pain, and general health. Only a small percentage (2.9%) of patients experienced complications related to the use of BMP. Introduction The Spinal Research Foundation
Overview: Osteoporosis can lead to fractures, deformities, and poor surgical outcomes. Orthopedic spine surgeons Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Venu Nemani discuss how bone health affects cervical spine conditions. Learn why screening is essential, how osteoporosis impacts patients, and discover
Cervical arthroplasty, or artificial cervical disc replacement (CDR), is an advanced surgical procedure aimed at alleviating neck pain and restoring mobility by replacing damaged or degenerated cervical discs with a mechanical prosthesis. This procedure has gained popularity as an alternative
Introduction to the Cervical Spine Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, opened an engaging discussion on the cervical spine at the Cervical Spine Research Society meeting in San Diego. Moderated by Dr. Tom Schuler, Chairman of
By Michael Steinmetz, MD, Cleveland Clinic Introduction Cervical myelopathy describes a neurological condition most often associated with cervical stenosis. Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal which decreases the space available for the spinal cord in the
By Dylan C. Dean, MD, USC Spine CenterJeffrey C. Wang, MD, USC Spine Center What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the neck becomes pinched by something pressing on it, such as a herniated disc
