Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical spine surgery is generally performed for Nerve and spinal cord impingement or for Spinal instability.
Cervical Spine Surgery procedure involves an incision in the throat area to reach and remove the disc. A graft is inserted to fuse together the bones above and below the disc.
The right doctor to consult for Cervical Spine Surgery is an Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon.
The success rate varies between 60-74%.
Possible risks after cervical spine surgery may include, bleeding or hematoma at the surgical site, Infection of the surgical site, Injury to the nerves or spinal cord, Leakage of cerebral spinal fluid, Degeneration of areas adjacent to the surgical site, etc.