Cervical Fusion Surgery – Solution for neck problems

Have you been recommended cervical fusion surgery? Are you worried due to lack of knowledge on the subject? Spinal surgeries are of two types – lumbar fusion and cervical fusion. The surgeon chooses the one after examining a patient and his current condition. Here is quick guide to cervical fusion surgery.

What to expect after surgery

You might have to stay in hospital for a few days. There is very possibly you might be asked to wear a brace on neck during recuperation.

Reasons for doing cervical spinal fusion

It is performed due to the following reasons.

1.               For treating conditions like misalignment of the vertebrae
2.             To treat an injury to the spine, for stabilizing and protecting neck; and preventing a bone fracture from causing damage or instability to the spinal cord which lead to paralysis
3.         As a follow-up procedure for treating the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, spinal deformities, a herniated disc, tumors, spinal stenosis and an infection.

How well the procedure works

It is often that spinal fusion surgery is required for keeping the spine stable after a tumor, infection or injury.

When you start experiencing symptoms such as weakness or numbness in the arm indicating that a problem in the neck is causing radiculopathy that is pinched nerve, surgery is the only option to feel better. However, it is equally important for you to know that the results of surgery depend on the surgeon you choose. Do proper research when looking for a spine surgeon.   

Schedule an appointment with an experienced and skilled spine surgeon such as Dr. Erik Bendiks who has been performing spinal surgeries for more than a decade. He is a pioneer when it comes to treating problems related to neck and back. An experienced and skilled surgeon will share with you all advantages and risks associated with the cervical fusion so that you can make a well-informed decision.