Hearing a rhythmic whooshing or heartbeat sound in your ear can be unsettling, especially when it’s persistent. Known as pulsatile tinnitus, this condition often creates anxiety and confusion as individuals try to understand what’s causing the sound.
Many well-known public figures, such as Faith Hill, Peyton Manning, Elon Musk, and Bono, have undergone cervical spine surgery to address their cervical spine problems. One common procedure used to treat these issues is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), a surgery that has helped many regain their quality of life.
Arthritis can affect the neck also known as the cervical spine, causing conditions that lead to pain, stiffness, and nerve problems. This post will explain how arthritis can cause common neck issues and the surgeries that help fix them, using terms you’ll want to know.
Disc surgery is a medical procedure that helps fix problems with the spine, like herniated discs, disc prolapse, and degenerative disc disease. In this blog post, we’ll explain the different types of disc surgeries, how they help, and what to expect during recovery.
Cervical laminoplasty, also called laminoplasty, is a type of surgery that helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord in the neck (cervical spine). This surgery is especially useful for people with conditions like cervical spondylotic myelopathy and cervical stenosis, where the spinal cord is compressed. Cervical laminoplasty directly addresses the compressed areas.
