In years past, spinal fusion was the best surgical option for patients with a herniated cervical disc—the primary cause of the intense neck pain, as well as headaches, shoulder and arm pain, muscle weakness between the shoulder and hand, and tingling in the arm and fingers. Today, however, more patients are benefiting from artificial cervical disc replacement.
Read MoreYears ago, the phrase “spine surgery” would send shivers down…well…the spine. In recent years, however, technological advances have progressed so far that many back conditions can be treated with procedures that deliver excellent results through much smaller incisions with less risk.
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