Patients who have a deteriorated disc in the cervical (neck) spine may experience pain, numbness or tingling in the neck, arm, and fingers. This continual pain, if left untreated, could result in a restriction of activity and quality of life.
At Spine Laser Institutes, we understand the frustration you are experiencing from your chronic pain. Searching for treatment options for your neck pain without having a specific plan of action can yield confusing and unhelpful results. Our team at Laser Spine Institute evaluates each patient with a comprehensive medical review before surgery to ensure that our minimally invasive spine surgery is the best treatment option for your spine condition.
Patients who suffer from chronic neck stiffness, pain, and headaches, who have not responded to conservative treatments, might benefit from our cervical disc replacement procedure. We invite you to contact our patient care team at your convenience at 561-899-4777.
What is Cervical Disc Replacement?
Our cervical disc replacement procedure is a minimally invasive procedure in which an unhealthy vertebral disc is replaced by a new, artificial disc to relieve the pressure on surrounding nerves and help stabilize the spine.
The neck area (cervical) of your spine is made up of seven bones stacked on top of each other. The cervical discs are found between each vertebra and act as a cushion to help the neck move and bend without affecting the surrounding nerves. If a cervical disc becomes diseased, the vertebrae might lose support and impact a nerve along the spine, thus resulting in pain and discomfort. During our cervical disc replacement procedure, we remove the diseased disc and replace it with an artificial disc to add cushion between the vertebrae and stabilize the spine.
Our cervical disc replacement procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional neck fusion surgery.
Common Symptoms Caused by a Diseased Cervical Disc
Symptoms caused by a diseased cervical disc can vary based on the individual and the intensity of the spine condition. The most common symptoms treated by the cervical disc replacement procedure include:
- Neck pain and/or stiffness
- Headaches
- Radiating pain in shoulder and arm
- Muscle weakness in the shoulder, arm and/or hand
- Tingling or numbness in your arm or fingers
Our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive cervical disc replacement procedure. To learn more about our award-winning surgeons and to schedule a consultation, call 561-899-4777.