When a disc between your vertebra is inflamed or damaged, it puts pressure on the nerves around it, essentially “pinching” the nerve. In your cervical spine, this includes the nerves going ...

A pinched nerve in the neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can be alarming and painful. The neck, or cervical ...

Cervical disc disease may be the most common cause of neck pain. It's caused by an abnormality in one or more discs, the cushions that lie between the neck bones (vertebrae).

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. ... Using a microscope, your surgeon will remove disc material from under the nerve root.

A soft cervical collar can help minimize the amount of movement in the neck and thus reduce irritation of the nerve root. However, a person should not wear a cervical collar for more than 2 weeks ...

Dymicron’s Triadyme-C artificial disc earned the FDA’s investigational device exemption approval, according to a July 10 news release. The IDE approval opens the door for a U.S. trial of the disc, ...

The Importance of Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Safety. Cervical ADR safety is critical. Your spine isn’t just a structure — it protects your spinal cord and nerves, which control movement and ...

Stage 3: Disc degeneration and nerve compression. The intervertebral discs in your cervical spine begin to show signs of premature wear and degeneration as the altered biomechanics create uneven ...

The aim of the procedure is to remove pressure from the spinal nerves and to realign and ... Age 18–60 Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease at one level C3–7 Unresponsive to non-operative ...