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.
These surgeries fix different problems and have different recovery times. Your best choice depends on what’s causing your pain and what you want to do after surgery. Learn more about the two common cervical surgeries: spinal fusion and discectomy.
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Spinal fusion is a type of surgery that can help with long-lasting back or neck pain and other spine problems such as numbness or tingling in your arms and hands. The goal is to make your spine more stable and reduce pain by permanently connecting two or more bones in your spine.
If you’ve been told you need spinal fusion surgery, it’s natural to feel both overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Spinal fusion, whether for the cervical or lumbar spine, is a significant surgical procedure, and getting a second opinion from an expert neurosurgeon could be one of the most important steps you take.
