The spine (aka backbone) is a linked column of bones running from the head down to the lower back. Bone segments form the column. One bone segment is a vertebra, and multiple bone segments are ...

or the use of an implanted device to stabilize the vertebrae in the lower back while permitting more normal movement. In cervical radiculopathy, damage can occur as a result of pressure from ...

With cervical fusion surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged disc and places a bone graft (which is taken either from the patient's hip or from a cadaver) in the space between the vertebrae.

If so, they could be experiencing upper cervical dysfunction. What do we mean when we say an upper cervical adjustment or ...

Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck. It is a common cause of neck pain and is more common in elderly patients. Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have ...

The neck is made up of seven stacked bones — the cervical vertebrae. The cervical disks lie between these bones, acting as shock absorbers and allowing for flexibility in the neck. Uncovertebral ...

in which the intervertebral disc is removed and the remaining vertebral bones are fused to create more space in the spinal canal. This procedure is known as an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred ...