TREATMENT

Neck (Cervical)

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

What is it?
Anterior cervical discectomy is an operation that involves relieving the pressure placed on nerve roots and/or the spinal cord by a herniated disc or bone spurs - a condition referred to as neural compression.

Through a small incision made near the front of the neck, the surgeon removes disc material and/or a portion of the bone around the nerve roots and/or spinal cord to relieve these compressed discs and to give them additional space.

What is done?
An understanding of what an anterior cervical discectomy involves will help you to approach your operation and recovery with confidence. The operation is performed with you lying on your back. A small incision is made to one side of the front of your neck. After pulling aside the soft tissue - fat and muscle, your surgeon exposes the source of the neural compression. Disc material - and, in some cases, a portion of the bone - around the nerve roots and/or spinal cord is then removed to relieve the compressed disc(s) and give them additional space. The operation is completed when your surgeon closes and dresses the incision.

Minimally Invasive

Disclaimer:
As you read this, please keep in mind that all treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary. Complications, such as infection, blood loss, and bowel or bladder problems are some of the potential adverse risks of spinal surgery. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, adverse events, clinical results, and other important medical information.