Cervical Spine Surgery
Patients who decide to work with us here at the office of Dr. Han Jo Kim will receive various treatment options based on the condition you are experiencing.
Dr. Kim is well versed in performing the following procedures:
When To Receive Cervical Spine Surgery?
Due to spinal surgery's extreme invasiveness, this form of treatment should first be considered when all others have failed to deliver the desired results. Dr. Kim understands this and will never rush to force a patient to undergo a procedure. However, he also understands that waiting too long to operate can have permanent ramifications on a patient's health. Those dealing with the below symptoms who have been unable to find relief should seriously consider the surgical approach for healing and recovery:
- Neck pain.
- Tingling.
- Numbness.
- Weakness.
- Suspected nerve impingement or damage.
Causes Of Cervical Spine Problems
Several problematic occurrences can cause previously mentioned symptoms and issues. The type of procedure that Dr. Kim administers will depend on the problem currently affecting your neck. Some of the most common problems that can lead to surgery may include:
- Degenerative disc disorders.
- Trauma.
- Instability of the spine.
- Cervical deformities.
What Takes Place During The Cervical Spine Procedure?
Once your neck issue has been diagnosed, Dr. Kim can move forward with the surgery needed to get you back to full health. The process first involves removing the disc, bone, or deformity, that is causing unwanted symptoms to occur. In some cases, the affected vertebrae will be fused to improve the stability of the spine. Bone grafts are performed to achieve this task. However, in some cases, metal plates are also screwed into the vertebrae for further stabilization.
