Cervical Disc and Neck Pain Condition Center

Definition and Diagnosis

Cervical Spine (Neck): Spine Chat - Video

In this video, Dr. Mark McLaughlin uses a model to explain the anatomy of your cervical spine.

 

• Cervical Pain: Description and Diagnosis
• Degenerative Cervical Spine Disorders
• Cervical Herniated Disc or Ruptured Disc
• Whiplash: Neck Trauma and Treatment
• Neck Pain and Athletes: Running Injuries
• Neck Pain is Nothing to Shrug About
• Arthritis and Your Spine: Introduction
• Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Spinal Joint Disease
• Guide to Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine
• Spinal Stenosis: Lumbar and Cervical

Diagnostic Steps

• Getting the Most from Your Visit to a Spine Specialist - Video
  Video interview featuring Mary Rodts, M.S., M.S.A., C.N.P., O.N.C., F.A.A.N. provides patients tips about getting the maximum benefit from a visit with a spine specialist.
• Neurology Basics: Neurological Exams
• Diagnostic Tools: X-Ray, Bone Scan, MRI, CT Scan
• Spinal Anatomy Index

Non-Surgical Treatment

Spine Centers: An Attractive Option for Patients

A Spine Center is a freestanding surgical center designed specifically for outpatient spine surgery. For people with certain spinal conditions, all of their medical needs can be met under one roof.

 

• Prescription Medications and You
• Drugs Used to Treat Pain: Opioids - Narcotics
• Prescription Drugs for Back and Neck Pain
• Arthritis: Non-surgical Treatments
• Chiropractic Care: Symptoms of Whiplash
• Whiplash and Chiropractic Care: Children Suffer, Too
• Chiropractic Index
• Spinal Bracing
• Trigger Point Spinal Injections
• Cervical Epidural Injection
• I Still Have Back Pain! Now What?
• Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Can Physical Therapy Help Me?
• Physical Therapy: TENS, Ultrasound, Heat and Cryotherapy
• Physical Therapy - Evaluation and Treatment for Back Pain
• Cervical Facet Joint Injection Information
• Spinal Injection / Nerve Block Therapies for Back Pain

Surgical Solutions

Spine Surgery: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

If you are scheduled to have spinal surgery, one way to relieve your anxiety about the procedure is to learn all you can about the procedure.

 

• Surgery: Should I or Shouldn't I?
• Anesthesia - Questions and Answers
• Cervical Spine Surgery: An Overview
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: The Benefits
• Halo Ring, Crowns or Vest

Surgical Procedures

• Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is a common surgical procedure to treat chronic neck pain or other disorders affecting the cervical spine.
• New Technologies in Anterior Cervical Spine Fixation
• Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy: A Surgical Technique to Reduce Pain
• Artificial Cervical Disc Implant Surgery: First of its Kind in US!
• Artificial Disc Placement for Spondylotic Cervical Myelopathy
• Advancements in Biotechnology and Gene Therapy
• Cervical Radiculopathy Treated Surgically on an Outpatient Basis
• Cervical Fusion
• Advancements in Biotechnology and Gene Therapy
• DISC Nucleoplasty Percutaneous Discectomy
• Pain Management Techniques to Help Conquer Back and Neck Pain
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Information Center

Video Presentations

• Micro Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
  Spine Chat features Dr. Richard Fessler of the University of Chicago, discussing modern microendoscopic surgical procedures.
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Anterior Cervical Plate Fixation
• Anterior Cervical Fusion Spine Chat Video
• Video Index - Complete list of on-site video

Post-Operative Care

• What is Post-Operative Care?
  Post-operative recovery starts in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This unit is dedicated to meet the patient’s needs thereby minimizing post-operative complications.
• Pain Control after Surgery - Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
• Surgical Wound Care: Questions and Answers
• Collar Care Instructions for Cervical Fusions
• Discharge Instructions After Spine Surgery

Recovery

Surgery Recovery: From Hospital to Home

After any surgical procedure, the body needs times to restore damaged tissues and return to normal. The first part of recovery begins in the hospital.

 

• Use Good Body Mechanics to Help Keep Your Spine Safe
• Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations - 10 Steps for Users
• Ergonomics - Take Steps Towards Prevention
• How to Cope When You Have Low Back Pain: Sitting, Driving, Standing, Stooping, Squatting, Kneeling
• Cigarette Smoking and its Impact on Spinal Fusions
• Fall Prevention Benefits All Age Groups
• Preventing Injuries at Work
• A Head's Up on Posture: Don't Be a Slouch!
• Cervical Spine Surgery: Home Care and Neck Health Maintenance
• Exercise and Wellness Index