http://www.spine-health.com/information/cervical-decompression The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/cervical-spine-surgery <h2>Conditions treated by cervical spine surgery<br/></h2> <strong>Cervical spine surgery</strong> is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either: <ul><li> <p>Nerve/spinal cord impingement (Figures <a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('/fig-1-sagittal-view-cervical-spine','','resizable=yes,width=500,height=700')">1</a>, <a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('/fig-2-cervical-spine-disc-herniation','','resizable=yes,width=500,height=500')">2</a>, <a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('/fig-3-axial-mri-scan','','resizable=yes,width<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/cervical-spine-surgery">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Anterior Cervical Decompression Anterior Cervical Surgery Anterior Discectomy cervical artificial disc Cervical Decompression cervical degenerative disc disease Cervical Disc Replacement cervical herniated disc Cervical Herniated Disc Cervical Spine Neck Surgery Stenosis Surgery neck-pain-treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800 spine-health 1568 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-spondylotic-myelopathy <p><h2>Benefits of anterior decompression and spine fusion surgery<br/></h2> In the past, <strong>cervical laminectomy</strong> (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. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-spondylotic-myelopathy">read more</a></p> Spinal Fusion Anterior Cervical Decompression Anterior Cervical Surgery Cervical Decompression Cervical Fusion Cervical Myelopathy Cervical Spine Decompression Laminectomy Neck Surgery Spondylotic Myelopathy Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:40:19 -0800 spine-health 2250 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure">read more</a></p> Spinal Fusion Anterior Cervical Decompression Anterior Cervical Surgery Cervical Decompression Cervical Fusion Cervical Spine Decompression Neck Surgery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800 spine-health 1864 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/anterior-cervical-decompression-discectomy <p>A <a href="/conditions/herniated-disc/cervical-herniated-disc-symptoms-and-treatment" title="Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment">cervical disc herniation</a> can be removed through an anterior approach to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. This procedure, called a <strong>cervical discectomy</strong>, allows the offending disc to be surgically removed.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/anterior-cervical-decompression-discectomy">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Anterior Cervical Decompression Anterior Discectomy Anterior Surgery Cervical Decompression cervical herniated disc Cervical Herniated Disc Discectomy Herniated Disc Treatment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800 spine-health 1565 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/posterior-cervical-decompression-microdiscectomy-surgery <p>Some spine surgeons may prefer the posterior approach (from the back of the neck) for a <a href="/video/anterior-cervical-discectomy-video" title="Anterior Cervical Discectomy Video">cervical discectomy<span class="div-video-link"></span></a>. This approach is often considered for large soft disc herniations that are lateral to (to the side of) the spinal cord.</p> <ul><li> <p>The principal advantage of the posterior approach is that a spine fusion does not need to be done after removing the disc.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/posterior-cervical-decompression-microdiscectomy-surgery">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Cervical Decompression Cervical Posterior Surgery Cervical Spine Decompression Microdiscectomy Neck Surgery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800 spine-health 1569 at http://www.spine-health.com