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What are the risks associated with a cervical disk replacement?
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∙ 10y ago
Cervical disk replacement is used to repair the spinal cord when the cervical disks become worn out. Some risks include nerve injury, bleeding, issues with swallowing, and lifespan of the disk.
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What are the main risks for artificial disk replacement?
There are a few risks to artificial disk replacement. The most important risk is that their could be a problem with the spinal column accepting the disk.
Who can diagnosis cervical disk disease?
Cervical disk disease is typically diagnosed by an orthopedist or a neurologist.
Does disk herniation ever occur in the cervical spine?
can also occur in the cervical spine. The incidence of cervical disk herniation is most common between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. The second most common area for cervical disk herniation occurs between
What complications are associated with cervical disk disease?
this condition can also lead to specific problems related to nerve functioning. For example, the outer edge of a disk may tear, allowing the gelatinous material inside to bulge outward (herniated disk ).
Which medical problems can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery?
The medical problems that can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery are all back problems such as rupturing a disk in one's back which can cause the need for surgery.
What is cervical spondylosis with paracentral disk protrusion?
Cervical spondylosis with paracentral disk protrusion is a condition of the spine and or neck. This condition can cause pain and trouble with movement.
What is artificial disc replacement?
Artificial disk replacement is a surgery used to relieve back pain. Disk replacement surgery replaces an intervertebral disk with a mechanical device.
What are the symptoms of a herniated cervical disk?
Symptoms of a herniated cervical disk include arm pain, possible muscle weakness, tingling, and numb fingers. You may also have lesser hand strength. The pain can radiate from the disk to other areas.
What risks are associated with disk removal?
The most common risk of the surgery is infection.Rarely, the surgery damages nerves in the lower back or major blood vessels in front of the disk. Occasionally, there may be some residual paralysis of a leg or bladder muscle.
Insurance settlement for a torn cervical disk in Pennsylvania?
Yes, They have those in Pennsylvania
Can a herniated cervical disk paralize you?
no but it can get worse and cause nerve damage if untreated........
Why do doctors say that Cervical degenerative disks and Lumbar degrenerative disk are not the same My husband is on disability for the cervical and now shows lumbar degeneration.?
Cervical is in the neck area. Lumbar is the lower back area.
