There are numerous factors that affect the cost of a cervical disc replacement, and researchers used a machine learning model to analyze key variables for a stu ...

Surgery is typically indicated when six months of conservative therapy have not been successful, if there is a neurologic deficit attributable to the cervical disc disease or when the symptoms ...

A cervical intervertebral disc can prolapse (hernia or rupture) asymptomatically or may produce neck pain, nerve root compression (radiculopathy) or spinal cord compression (myelopathy). Surgery is ...

If you have been told you need a fusion, it may be worth investigating the advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement—motion preservation and a reduced likelihood for future surgery topping the list.