Cervical spine fusion

Cervical spine fusion: Cervical spine fusion is surgery to physically link together two or more vertebrae in the cervical region of the spine. The damaged discs are removed and the space is filled with pieces of the patient's pelvic bone or other bone. This surgery is performed to eliminate debilitating pain.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Cervical spine fusion

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Cervical spine fusion:

Degenerative disc pain
Nerve root compression (see Nerve symptoms)

Non-Surgical Options: Cervical spine fusion

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Cervical spine fusion:

Pain relief medication
Physical therapy
Epidural steroid injections

Other Surgical Options: Cervical spine fusion

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Cervical spine fusion may include these surgeries:

Spinal disc replacement surgery

Anesthetic Requirements for Cervical spine fusion

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Cervical spine fusion may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Cervical spine fusion

Possible surgical complications of Cervical spine fusion may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Decreased neurological function (e.g. numbness)
Failed back surgery syndrome
Nerve injury