All Cervical Surgery Articles

Aesculap® CCR: Caspar Cervical Retractor System

Retractors are used during cervical (neck) spine surgery to increase visibility.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is a common surgical procedure to treat chronic neck pain or other disorders affecting the cervical spine.

Anterior Discectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: Case Reports

Two case reports are presented that involve anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique.

Anterior Discectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: The Problem

The anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique is a safe and effective way of treating a variety of disorders of the cervical spine.

Anterior Disectomy and Fusion Using Simmons Keystone Technique: Discussion

A discussion of the two cases involving anterior discectomy and fusion using the Simmons Keystone technique.

Cervical Fusion

A cervical fusion can help relieve your neck pain. A neurosurgeon explains how after detailing the parts of your spinal anatomy that can cause neck pain.

Cervical Herniated Disc: Surgical Treatment

Technological advancements in spine surgery mean that some cervical herniated discs can be treated using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Cervical Radiculopathy Treated Surgically on an Outpatient Basis

Cervical radiculopathies can now be treated surgically on an outpatient basis. A surgeon explains his preference for treating cervical radiculopathy(a type of neck pain) by the posterior approach (from the back of the neck) rather than by an anterior discectomy and fusion. Read about this minimally invasive spine surgery technique.

Cervical Spine Surgery: Home Care and Neck Health Maintenance

How to maintain your neck health for a lifetime. Tips for neck health.

Cervical Spine Surgery: Preparation Steps

This article will help you prepare for your cervical surgery. Hints on how to prepare your home, what to expect before admission and after admission for your cervical surgery.

Cervical Spine Surgery: Recovery

What to expect immediately after surgery. Personal hygiene, sutures, IV therapy, diet and breathing are some of the topics covered in this article.

Cervical Spine Surgery: Surgical Techniques to Treat Neck Pain and Symptoms

If cervical degeneration causes spinal cord dysfunction, radiculopathy, neck pain, or abnormal neck motion, surgery may be necessary. The surgical goal is to reduce pain and restore spinal stability.

Collar Care Instructions for Cervical Fusions

Collar care instructions for patients who have undergone cervical fusions. These discharge instructions are printed with permission from Todd Albert, M.D. of the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.

Discharge Instructions for Anterior and Posterior Cervical Fusion with Halo Placement

Discharge instructions for patients who have undergone anterior and posterior cervical fusion with halo placement. Printed with permission from Todd Albert, M.D. of the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.

Foraminotomy: Posterior Cervical

If you have arm pain as a result of a pinched nerve in your neck (cervical spine), you may have a posterior cervical foraminotomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery. A neurosurgeon explains the procedure. See pictures of the surgery.