When neck pain makes it hard to do anything, your family doctor advises you to correct your posture, invest in ergonomic seating and go to physical therapy. You also may be given pain relievers, muscle relaxers and corticosteroid injections to relieve the pain. While these conservative treatments may work in the earliest stages of upper back and neck pain, they usually provide only temporary solutions. Migraines, tingling, spasms and stiffness keep returning. It’s time to end your suffering with a more permanent solution. Dr. Branko Skovrlj — founder of NU-Spine in Edison, NJ and the best neurosurgeon in the region — can help you with a procedure he’s perfected called a cervical disc replacement. Don’t wait a day longer; call Dr. Skovrlj today for a consultation.
The cervical area of your spine is the upper back and neck region. The bones in your spine have rubbery discs between them that provide cushioning and prevent the bones from rubbing together. A cervical disc replacement is a minimally invasive technique that allows your neurosurgeon to replace a disc when it can no longer function properly.
Replacing a cervical disc takes tremendous skill and precision, so it’s worth making sure you get the best neurosurgeon in the state: Dr. Branko Skovrlj at NU-Spine, The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, in Edison, New Jersey. As the best cervical disc replacement surgeon in the state, Dr. Skovrlj specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, so you get the procedure done right the first time, and you don’t have to be out of commission for any longer than absolutely necessary.
When something goes wrong with a disc in your neck, you can develop a cervical disc herniation. With this condition, the fluid inside the disc bulges out, causing your vertebrae to rub together. The painful symptoms of this condition reduce your ability to do all the things you enjoy.
Another reason you may need a cervical disc replacement is cervical degenerative disc disease, a form of osteoarthritis that causes inflammation and severe pain. Over time, the discs that provide padding between your neck vertebrae get worn out. Whether it’s due to a disease or natural wear and tear, these disc problems can cause a wide range of symptoms, including:
These issues range from simply annoying to causing serious physical damage and hampering your quality of life. If you’re having serious neck pain or other issues, cervical disc replacement may be your best option, especially when it’s done by the best spine surgeon in the area. Dr. Skovrlj always recommends the most appropriate treatment for you based on your diagnosis.
In the past, degenerating discs typically were treated with a spinal fusion, during which the damaged disc was taken out and the two vertebrae were turned into one. However, this procedure often led to decreased mobility and long recovery periods. Fusion is an invasive process, which is why Dr. Skovrlj at NU-Spine prefers minimally invasive spine surgery. You will too.
Procedures like artificial cervical disc replacement surgery relieve pain and return you to full mobility faster and with fewer complications. It’s commonly used to treat:
Your NJ spine surgeon also can do a revision surgery if you’ve had a failed cervical disc replacement in the past. Your procedure depends on the underlying source of your pain.
Cervical disc replacement is a surgery, but it can be done safely in a minimally invasive way. After tests and evaluations confirm a diagnosis, you and your doctor decide that a cervical disc replacement can solve your issues. You then undergo a thorough consultation so that you know what to expect and how to prepare. During the procedure:
Don’t continue living with debilitating neck pain when a world-class neurosurgeon is so close by. Contact NU-Spine today to find out if you’re a good candidate for a cervical disc replacement.
References:
1. Mayo Clinic. Herniated disk
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/herniated-disk/symptoms-causes/syc-20354095
2. U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus. Intervertebral disc disease.
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/intervertebral-disc-disease/
3. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Neel T. Patel MD, Scott D. Simon MD. Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery.
https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Artificial-Cervical-Disc
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