1-2 Weeks After ACDF Surgery: Focus on rest, light activity, and follow post-op care to support your recovery.

A posterior cervical laminectomy is a surgical treatment for cervical stenosis that involves removing the lamina and spinous process to give the spinal cord more room.

When two or more cervical levels of the spine are fused, it is referred to as a multilevel cervical fusion, or multilevel ACDF. While a single-level cervical fusion is rarely a concern in terms of …

C1 and C2 vertebral and spinal segment injuries are usually treated using nonsurgical methods. Surgery may be indicated in cases of spinal instability or chronic nerve pain.

Treatment options for cervical degenerative disc disease include physical therapy, medication, and surgery in severe cases.

Cervical osteophytes are bone spurs that grow on any of the seven vertebrae in the cervical spine (neck), ranging from the base of the skull, C1 vertebra, to the base of the neck, C7 vertebra.

After ACDF surgery, expect improved neck pain but temporary swallowing and mobility issues. Follow post-op care for recovery.

Cervical osteoarthritis, or neck arthritis, involves degeneration of neck joints and discs, causing pain and stiffness.

Cervical osteoarthritis treatment includes pain relief, exercise, and physical therapy. Severe cases might need surgery.

Multilevel spinal fusion addresses low back pain by stabilizing multiple vertebrae, aiding fusion and enhancing spinal alignment.