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Cervical Spine Surgery.Cervical spine surgery should not be undertaken for back pain relief without absolute necessity.I have seen some people embark on premature surgery, when some patience and good physiotherapy treatments could have avoided it. Cervical spine surgery is increasingly common. While there are many reasons for this type of surgery and the main cause that I see in my practice results from severe neck and arm pain. The neck pain is usually so bad that the person cannot function anymore as a result of the severe pain, numbness and pins and needles. If you suffer from neck pain for longer than a week seek a physiotherapy assessment. This will either help relieve your pain - or if the therapist finds any signs or symptoms indicating surgical intervention - they can refer you to the correct doctor for further investigation. Early intervention is the key in the successful management of neck pain. If you do require surgery, the earlier you have it the better. Cervical spine surgery should not be undertaken without absolute necessity. During my 16 years in practice I have seen some people - while looking for a ‘quick fix’ - embark on premature surgery, when some patience and good physiotherapy treatments could have avoided it. 
My advice on this surgery is as follows. Before you embark on spinal surgery you should:
At all times seek professional advice for the neck pain symptoms you are experiencing, as some signs and symptoms may require urgent attention either surgically or conservatively. The most common cervical spine surgeries that I see are disc surgery and spinal fusion surgery. The extent of disc surgery performed is relative to the amount of damage to the affected disc and the surrounding nerves. Some disc surgery involves the removal of a small amount of the disc, while other situations require the complete removal of the affected disc. A disc needs to be removed surgically if it is protruding to such an extent that it is causing neurological symptoms that manual therapy cannot resolve. Early intervention, when indicated, is essential to avoid any long term weakness in your arm. Seek medical advice for neurological symptoms always. When the disc is severely damaged, and has to be removed completely, you may require a spinal fusion. This is where one vertebra is fused to another to stabilise the movement of these two neck vertebrae, as removal of the disc often results in bony instability between the two adjoining bones. 
Spinal fusions can also result from whiplash injuries and degenerative conditions such as
osteoporosis. Neurological signs and symptoms are usually present.
If you require spinal surgery you should see a chartered physiotherapist before surgery when possible. This allows your physiotherapist to rehabilitate your neck or back more effectively. By seeing your pre-operative condition the follow-up treatment post-operatively is clearer for your therapist. If you are unable to attend a chartered physio prior to your operation have no fear, seek early intervention post-operatively under the guidance of your surgeon. Return from Cervical Spine Surgery to Back Surgery Return from Cervical Spine Surgery to Back Pain Relief Home |
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