CERVICAL DISCECTOMY

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Cervical Discectomy

Cervical discectomy is among the most common forms of neck surgery in Westchester and patients travel from all over the United States to New York in order to be treated by our expert spine surgeons.

For some people, chronic pain in the neck can become so debilitating that it impacts daily life. This is often caused by intervertebral disc disease, where the spinal cord and nerve roots can become compressed by bulging or ruptured discs. When other, more conservative treatment options fail, surgery may be needed.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy Explained

Anterior Cervical Discectomy involves a minimally invasive procedure whereby an intervertebral cervical disc is removed from the neck via an incision in the front of the neck. A minimally invasive approach is taken where the blood vessels, nerves, muscles and other structures in the neck are gently moved aside and the damaged or diseased disc is removed. The pressure on nerves is released and the open space is filled with either a bone graft or an artificial disc. A fusion may also be performed if needed to stabilize the spine.

When Do I Need Cervical Disc Surgery?

Cervical discs can become damaged due to aging, wear and tear, or from injuries in a car or sporting accident. Disc surgery in the neck is performed when all other medical treatment options have failed to alleviate pain and other symptoms, including:

Severe neck pain

Numbness, tingling, or weakness

Pain that radiates down an arm

Severe headache radiating from the neck

Instability of the neck

Cervical disc surgery may be urgent or emergent when a significant neurological deficit exists such as severe weakness or numbness occurring in an arm or leg.

Expert Surgeons for Cervical Discectomy in Westchester County

Dr. Ezriel Kornel and Dr. Krishn Sharma have a deep understanding of the relationship between the brain and spine and the rest of the body that is a result of over fifty years of combined experience in this specialty.

Dr. Kornel and Dr. Sharma treat complex spine disorders, and they are expert spine surgeons to consult for neck surgery including cervical discectomy. Their approach to treatment is holistic, and takes into account not just the physical but also psychological concerns every patient helping to create better results and recoveries.

Contact Dr. Kornel and Dr. Sharma for all Neck Surgery in Westchester Today

If you need cervical disc surgery, you deserve experienced surgeons to provide comprehensive spine care. Dr. Ezriel Kornel and Dr. Krishn Sharma can help you overcome the pain of your condition. Please call 914-948-0444 to schedule a consultation appointment today!