Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a common spine surgery used to relieve neck pain caused by a damaged disc in the cervical spine. Learn all about why it’s performed, the recovery process, and more.
Cervical spine issues can significantly impact your quality of life. Common symptoms include pain and reduced mobility. Some patients may also experience neurological symptoms like radiating pain down the arms, and numbness, tingling, or clumsiness in the hands and fingers. When non-surgical treatments fail to provide relief, it may be time to consider surgical interventions.
Spinal fusion is a common intervention designed to alleviate chronic back pain and stabilize the spine. By fusing two or more vertebrae together, this surgery aims to reduce pain and restore quality of life for people who are dealing with debilitating spinal conditions.
Chiari Malformation is a condition where part of the brain, specifically the cerebellum, extends into the spinal canal through an opening in the base of the skull, known as the foramen magnum.
Chiari Malformation is a complex neurological condition that involves the structural relationship between the skull, brain and spinal cord. It occurs when a part of the skull near the base is too small or misshapen, causing the lower part of the brain, called the cerebellar tonsils, to extend into the spinal canal.
