Cervical spine surgery refers to a range of surgical procedures performed on the neck region of the spine, primarily addressing conditions that compress the spinal cord or nerve roots. Patients typically seek this intervention when conservative treatments (like physical therapy or medication) have failed to alleviate debilitating symptoms such as chronic neck pain, radiating arm pain (radiculopathy), numbness, weakness, or in more severe cases, issues with balance and coordination (myelopathy) caused by conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or instability. Common surgical approaches include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), posterior laminectomy, laminoplasty, and cervical disc replacement, each selected based on the specific pathology and patient needs. The overarching goal of these surgeries is to decompress neural structures, stabilize the spine, and ultimately relieve pain, restore neurological function, and improve the patient's overall quality of life. Visit - Cervical Spine Surgery NJ
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