Cervical (neck) fusion surgery is regularly performed by our NJ board certified orthopedic spine surgeons. Cervical neck fusion surgery is performed to reduce significant pain after conservative treatments to remedy one’s particular condition have yielded no result. This very safe surgical procedure offers successful predictable outcomes. Cervical fusion surgery is a customized operation where two bones, usually separated by cartilage or a disk, “fuse” into one bone.
Many our NJ spine surgeon’s patients, upon initial visit for a diagnosis, complain of neck and arm pain, caused by a herniated disc, cervical radiculopathy, fractures, and spinal instability. Although many episodes of neck pain are temporary, some patients experience chronic pain that ultimately requires surgery. Depending on the patient’s level of discomfort, there are three surgical options, cervical (neck) spinal fusion, cervical decompression surgery, and disk replacement.
Why Choose Us for Cervical Neck Fusion?
At Spine Associates of New Jersey, our experienced spine surgeons specialize in advanced cervical spine surgery and neck fusion, treating complex conditions that affect the discs, nerves, spinal cord, and stability of the cervical spine. We take a highly individualized approach to determine when fusion is appropriate and which surgical technique best fits each patient’s anatomy and goals.
Our specialists treat conditions including cervical disc degeneration, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, nerve compression, and spinal instability. Using advanced surgical techniques and modern technology, we focus on relieving pressure on the nerves and spinal cord, restoring stability, and achieving strong, durable results—with precision and safety at every step.
How Is A Cervical Fusion Surgery Performed
When cervical spinal fusion surgery is performed, the affected bones in the neck are “fused” together using bone graft material with a plate and cage, so they can heal into one healthy bone. Bone grafts can be taken from a patient’s pelvic bone, or cadaver and synthetic bone are also options.
Depending on the type of herniated disc and spinal stability, the NYC spinal surgeon will determine the best method for surgery. These methods are anterior fusion, where the spine is operated on from the front, and posterior decompression with or without fusion, where the spine is operated on from the back.
Surgical Cervical Spinal Fusion Techniques: The method of your cervical fusion surgery will be discussed in entirety prior to surgery and the decision of which method will be employed by your best in class spine surgeon will be based on your unique condition, needs, and surgical requirements.
- The cervical fusion surgeon can take bone from elsewhere in your body or the bone can obtained from a bone bank (a bone graft). The bone is used to make a bridge between adjacent vertebrae. This “bone graft” stimulates the growth of the vertebrae together.
- Man-made (artificial) fusion materials may also be used as opposed to taking bone from one’s body or from a cadaver.
- Metal implants can be used to hold the vertebrae together until new bone growth occurs (cages, plates, screws, and /or rods).
- Metal plates can be screwed into the bone, joining adjacent vertebrae.
- An entire vertebra can be removed and replaced with a cage-type device, and the spine can then fused.
- A diseased or herniated spinal disc can be removed and the adjacent vertebrae fused.
Our orthopedic spine surgery practice office specializes in taking exceptional care of each patient from the initial consultation to the post-operative period. The honor and privilege of caring for our patients come with the responsibility and dedication of the surgeon’s staff to the utmost standard of excellence in patient care and final surgical outcome.
Our orthopedic spine surgery practice office specializes in taking exceptional care of each patient from the initial consultation to the post-operative period. The honor and privilege of caring for our patients come with the responsibility and dedication of the surgeon’s staff to the utmost standard of excellence in patient care and final surgical outcome.
Our best in class Cedar Knolls (Morris County) back & neck pain diagnosis & surgery practice, Spine Associates of New Jersey, is honored to provide you with highly personalized and comprehensive care. Our philosophy of direct management of your case by an expert spine surgeon has made us one of the most trusted and respected spine surgery practices in NYC and NJ and the world. Feel free to contact the back & neck pain diagnosis and spine surgery specialists today and start yourself on the road to recovery.
Spine Associates of New Jersey
218 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 11352
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 657-6771
Spine Associates of NYC
1155 Park Avenue, Suite E
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-6500
