Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery

As distinct from lumbar disc herniation, which is considered to be very common, cervical disc herniation (occurring in the upper vertebrae of the spine) is a more infrequent problem. But that does not mean that it is a problem that does not require treatment: disc herniation in the upper part of the spine could have a considerable effect on the surroundings and cause many symptoms, some of which would necessitate surgical treatment. The neurosurgeons of Herzliya Medical Center Hospital are experts in performing cervical disc herniation surgery, doing everything to make the various symptoms disappear, reduce the pain and enable resumption of routine life.

Cervical disc herniation: symptoms

As stated above, cervical disc herniation is relatively rare, which is therefore also the case for cervical disc herniation surgery. This is nevertheless a medical problem that can cause various symptoms, due to the fluid that herniates out of the disc, exerting pressure on the nerve roots in the region.

When a severe and persistent disc herniation occurs in the upper vertebrae of the spine, the symptoms will include:

• Intense pain in the region of the herniation
• Radiation of pain to the neck and nape and to the lower portion of the skull
• Problems with sensation (pins-and-needles sensation, numbness, stiffness or weakness of muscles) in one of the upper limbs, or occasionally in both.

Since the cervical (neck) region is traversed by central nerves that innervate the entire length of the upper limbs, problems with sensation can occur along the entire length of the arm. Usually, they will appear mainly in the region of the elbow, the forearm, the little finger and the index finger.

Each of these symptoms indicates that the disc herniation itself is the smaller problem: these symptoms indicate neurological damage, of a type that necessitates cervical disc herniation surgery. During the operation, the affected nerve roots and nerve fibers, which had been subject to high pressure, sometimes for a prolonged time, will be treated. These operations necessitate a high level of skill and great care, and not infrequently, are performed by neurosurgery and orthopedic experts side by side.

Is there no end to the pain in the region of the neck? Do the symptoms also include radiation to the arms or to the lower portion of the head?

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