All patients undergoing single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plating between August 2005 and May 2007 by one of two surgeons (RPB or JAF) were retrospectively reviewed.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues, especially the lining of joints, leading to joint damage and pain. When RA attacks the ...

Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ...

The vast majority of people -- more than 90% -- with pain from cervical disc disease will get better on their own over time with simple, conservative treatments. Surgery, however, may help if ...

Can I Treat the Pain on My Own? There are several things you can do to relieve pain from a herniated disk or degenerative disk disease. At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as ...

Advancements in the field of spine and orthopedics are being made every day, and a number of game-changing procedures are ...