Fusion surgery is typically considered to be a beneficial solution to dealing with bone spurs, herniated discs or pinched nerves.
· It helps reduce the
instability and movement caused by bulging discs or deteriorating cartilage.
· The goal of the anterior
fusion procedure is to get rid of excessive motion and offer spinal stability
by eliminating damaged discs and substituting them with a new bone graft.
· Here are more details on why you should probably talk to your doctor about this particular procedure.
Natural process
· Successful Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
surgery often results in connecting two or more vertebrae to help promote strength
and stability in the damaged spine area.
· While all the required
preparatory work is finished during surgery, the vertebrae fusion is left to
happen as a natural process, after surgery.
· This is what makes the
procedure a successful one. A good recovery that brings about a successful
fusion will offer great stability for your spine for several years.
Offers better access for the surgeon
· The choice of how to handle
the spine is made by the surgeon after examining the compressive pathology
location.
· Depending on where the actual
problem area is and how your cervical region is aligned, the surgeon will
choose whether the surgery would be successful if approached posteriorly or
anteriorly.
Quick recovery
· If your spinal injury is
attended to prior to the point of irreparable damage, you can heal quickly and
experience a considerable degree of pain relief.
· You can leave the spine clinicthe next day.
Significant relief from pain and symptoms
· Osteoarthritis and cervical
herniated discs are some of the more typical causes of acute arm and neck pain.
· A successful Anterior Cervical
Discectomy and Fusion surgery can help correct the root cause and offer relief
from the pain associated along with other symptoms.
The spine
surgeon at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic is
backed by years of training and experience to deal with complex cases. You can
book a consultation with Dr. Adam Lewis
to weigh the risks and benefits and decide if ACDF
surgery is a fitting option for you.
To know
more, visit us online to learn more about anterior cervical discectomy and
fusion and other methods of minimally invasive spine surgery or to schedule a
consultation. We’ll find a solution that works for you! Call us at (601) 366-1011.
