Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA), also known as cervical artificial disc replacement, has become an alternative for the treatment of cervical spondylosis with radicular or myelopathic symptoms. How...
Read about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease stemming from cervical disc degeneration, a degenerative disc in the neck.
In This Article: ; How Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Causes Pain and Other Symptoms ; Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options ; Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Video
In this article: Causes of cervical disc disorders · Assessment · Differential diagnosis · Investigations for neck pain · Neck pain treatment and management · Complications · Prognosis
Objectives: ; Identify the different patient populations and their corresponding presenting symptoms. ; Review physical exam tests and different imaging modalities to help diagnosis cervical degenerative disc disease. ; Outline the treatment options, both nonoperative and operative as well as describe the possible complications of each.
Cervical Disc Degeneration Degeneration of the cervical disc occurs as we age. Injury, daily wear and tear, and genetics also contribute to this process. Degeneration consists of damage to the cerv...
Minimal skin incision (3-4 cm in case of cervical spine) · Unrestricted movement after surgery by restored mobility, flexibility, and stability of the joint · Perfectly restore the distorted distances between intervertebral bodies ; Short recovery period to minimize effect on daily life · Minimized degenerative changes to neighboring joints
Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a surgical procedure for replacing a damaged disc between the vertebrae in your neck with an artificial disc. The goal is to improve mobility through the...
What is cervical disc herniation? · What causes it? · What are the symptoms? · How is it diagnosed? · How is cervical disc herniation treated?
Cervical spondylosis is a common age-related neck condition caused by wear-and-tear arthritis of the spinal joints in your neck. The discs may naturally dry out and shrink over time, which...