What is a Level 3 neck fusion?

What is a Level 3 neck fusion?

A Three-Level Cervical Fusion is a major surgery where 3 discs are removed and hardware is placed to stabilize the neck. the procedure is performed in a hospital and takes several hours.. Cervical fusion surgery is popular. The rate of posterior cervical fusions in the US has increased by 2.7 fold from 2001-2013 (2).

When did I Have my C4-5 disc fusion?

Yes I can answer a few questions you might have. I am 57 and had disc fusion on my C4-5 on Dec 28,2009. I have thought that I would be much better know.

When did I have cervical disc fusion surgery?

The right side of my neck where your neck meets your shoulder/trap muscle has been in severe pain since January with terrible nerve pain. I had cervical surgery on September 21st.

What are the options for cervical disc replacement?

Patients have two options: Artificial cervical disc replacement. Cervical fusion. In 2007, the FDA approved the first artificial disc, the Prestige Cervical disc, which looks and moves much like the real thing but is made of metal. Since then, several artificial cervical discs have been developed and approved.

Which is better artificial disc or cervical fusion?

Ongoing research has shown that the artificial disc can improve neck and arm pain as safely and effectively as cervical fusion while allowing for range of motion that is as good or better than with cervical fusion. People who get the artificial disc are often able to return to work more quickly as well.

Yes I can answer a few questions you might have. I am 57 and had disc fusion on my C4-5 on Dec 28,2009. I have thought that I would be much better know.

Can you have cervical disc replacement without fusion?

No fusion, no disc replacement but no guarantee that this surgery would prevent the need for cervical fusion later. This may often lead people to question the benefit of laser spine surgery and go ahead with artificial disc/fusion surgery. We will now focus on artificial cervical disc replacement.

How is a cervical disc replacement surgery performed?

Cervical disc replacement surgery is designed to replace a damaged spinal disc in the neck with an artificial disc implant.

How is artificial disc replacement different from fusion surgery?

As opposed to a fusion surgery where bone and graft are inserted into the void created by the disc removal and then the vertebrae of the cervical spine are held together with rods and screws, the artificial disc replacement surgery inserts a ball and socket joint apparatus.