Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various ankle conditions.
Patients who have a deteriorated disc in the cervical (neck) spine may experience pain, numbness or tingling in the neck, arm and fingers. This continual pain, if left untreated, could result in a restriction of activity and quality of life.
Cervical disc replacement is a minimally invasive procedure where a damaged disc in the neck is replaced with an artificial one to relieve nerve pressure and restore spinal stability. The cervical spine has seven vertebrae cushioned by discs. When a disc is diseased, it can press on nerves, causing pain. Replacing it restores support and mobility.
Symptoms caused by a diseased cervical disc can vary based on the individual and the intensity of the spine condition. The most common symptoms treated by the cervical disc replacement procedure include:
If you are experiencing some of these symptoms and you have been diagnosed with or suspect you have a diseased cervical disc, please call and speak with one of our Patient Advocates. Our consultants at Total Spine & Orthopedics can help evaluate your situation and determine your candidacy for our cervical disc replacement procedure or one of our other minimally invasive procedures by reviewing your most recent MRI and medical history.
Our team at Total Spine & Orthopedics offers minimally invasive alternatives to traditional open neck and open back surgery. Here are a few reasons why we are the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery: