Surgery is typically indicated when six months of conservative therapy have not been successful, if there is a neurologic deficit attributable to the cervical disc disease or when the symptoms ...
Cervical spondylosis is characterized by the degeneration of the vertebrae, discs, and ligaments in the cervical spine (neck region). This degeneration can lead to a variety of symptoms and discomfort ...
The NHS undertakes almost 2,000 operations to remove and replace neck discs each year. Known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, the operation to relieve pain and prevent possible ...