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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 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 is cervical spondylosis with paracentral disk protrusion?

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the spine involving wear and tear on the cervical vertebrae and discs. Paracentral disk protrusion refers to an abnormal bulging of an intervertebral disk towards one side of the spinal canal, potentially compressing nearby nerve roots or the spinal cord in the cervical region, leading to symptoms such as neck pain, arm pain, and weakness.


Can a herniated cervical disk paralize you?

no but it can get worse and cause nerve damage if untreated........


Insurance settlement for a torn cervical disk in Pennsylvania?

Yes, They have those in Pennsylvania


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.


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.


What has the author George Ehni written?

George Ehni has written: 'Cervical arthrosis' -- subject(s): Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Cervical vertebrae, Diseases, Intervertebral disk, Joint Diseases, Movement, Spinal Diseases

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