PROLAPSED CERVICAL DISC SURGERY

For cervical spine disc disease, Dr Ammar Anwer performs Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) and Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion (ACCF). In ACDF, the damaged disc is removed and replaced with artificial disc material. In ACCF, the damaged disc is removed, vertebrae are drilled and replaced with artificial vertebrae. The surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia. During the process, you will be completely asleep and unable to feel anything. Dr Ammar Anwer is an expert in Anterior Cervical Spine surgical procedures with excellent outcomes. ACDF and ACCF for cervical spine disc are routinely being performed with excellent results.

Procedure

After patient is anesthetized, Dr Ammar Anwer utilizes image guidance to localize the diseased disc. A tiny incision is marked, and front of neck is opened. The size of the incision is 1 to 1^1/2 inches. Dr. Ammar Anwer uses high magnification operating microscope for precision, accuracy and to minimize damage. The diseased disc is drilled using state of the art high speed neurosurgical drill and replaced with titanium cage which is fixed with screws and plates to minimize instability. Post-operative images are obtained to ensure that the surgery is successful.

Complications of cervical disc surgery

Anaesthesia complications
Bleeding
CSF leak
Dural tear
Infection
Implant failure
Nerve root injuries
Hoarseness
Vascular injury
Trecheo-oesophageal injury
Spinal cord injury

Frequently asked questions about cervical disc surgery

What workup is needed for cervical disc surgery?

You will need routing haematological tests, chest X ray, X ray of affected segment and MRI of spine.

What is expected time to recovery after cervical disc surgery?

After cervical spine surgery, the patient is discharged on the first post-operative day and is back to normal life. The stitches are removed 2 weeks after surgery.

Does Dr Ammar Anwer accept insurance for cervical disc surgery?

Yes, Dr Ammar Anwer accepts insurance.