Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy is surgery to remove one or more discs from the neck. The disc is the pad that separates the neck vertebrae; ectomy means to take out. Usually a discectomy is combined with a fusion of the two vertebrae that are separated by the disc. In some cases, this procedure is done without a fusion. A cervical discectomy without a fusion may be suggested for younger patients between 20 and 45 years old who have symptoms due to a herniated disc.
RISKS:
There are always risks with surgery. You may bleed more than usual or get an infection (in-fek-shun)
You may have hoarseness after surgery because the surgery is done near a nerve that controls your voice box. Caregivers will watch you closely for these problems. Without surgery, your neck problems may get worse and not better.
Why Do I Need This Procedure?
If you have a herniated disc, this means that the nucleus pulposus – the soft, gel-like center of the disc - has pushed through the annulus fibrosus, the disc’s tough, outer ring. Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, can form when the joints of the spine calcify. Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/ Fusion
Pressure placed on nerve roots, ligaments or the spinal cord by a herniated disc or bone spur may cause:
* Pain in the neck and/or arms
* Lack of coordination
* Numbness or weakness in the arms, forearms or fingers.
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