Cervical Fusion

Comprehensive Spine Surgery Findings Highlight Postoperative Infection Rates

cmaynard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:11 -0800

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Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion for Spondylotic Myelopathy

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:40:19 -0800

Benefits of anterior decompression and spine fusion surgery

In the past, cervical laminectomy (removing the posterior aspects of the spinal canal) to decompress (relieve pressure on) the spinal cord had been the procedure of choice to treat spondylotic myelopathy resulting from cervical arthritis.

Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800

The decompression and spine fusion surgery is performed with the patient in the supine position under general anesthesia. Usual requirements include adequate padding of bony and soft tissue structures. Sequential compression boots are applied to the patient's lower extremities to avoid development of blood clots during the operation.

Most spine surgeons prefer to use Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) or Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs) to monitor spinal cord function during the surgery. However, this is not essential.

Anterior Cervical Spinal Fusion Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

Understanding cervical spinal fusion

Anterior cervical spinal fusion surgeries are commonly done in conjunction with an anterior cervical discectomy. For many patients, cervical spinal fusion surgery (fusing one vertebra to another) is often done to eliminate motion at a vertebral segment. Decreasing the motion at a painful motion segment should decrease the pain at that segment. Achieving the fusion also serves to maintain adequate space for the decompressed spinal cord and/or nerve roots.

Cervical Spinal Instrumentation

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

Cervical spinal instrumentation is often used to help provide considerable stability for the spine after surgery.

Common types of instrumentation include:

Anterior cervical plates
Posterior cervical plates
Posterior cervical wiring
Anterior cervical interbody cages
Post-operative cervical braces
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Choosing a Mattress for Back Support and Sleep Comfort Part I

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800

Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort

Want to know more about sleep problems and insomnia from those who have been affected most? In our Back-to-Back section, patients share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia on our message boards

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