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Why a More Optimistic Surgeon Can Face Greater Risk Than an Aggressive One
It may seem counterintuitive, but the spine surgeon who tells you “you probably don’t need surgery” can actually be taking on more professional risk than the surgeon who recommends operating right away. After more than 30 years practicing orthopaedic spine surgery in the Tampa Bay area, this is a pattern I have seen consistently, and […]
Is Cervical (neck) Fusion Surgery Considered a Radical Solution?
Many people are both upset and frightened when their spine surgeon recommends a fusion as a solution to their neck problems. An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), in the properly selected patient, has a very high success rate, with very satisfied patients. In our practice, patients who elect to have cervical fusion typically have […]
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Results
How are the Results for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? General consensus by most surgeons and patients report a 95%-98% success rate in terms of relief of arm pain. That statistic is very important for everyone to understand. Cervical Discectomy Surgery is successful for ARM PAIN. Unfortunately, that does not mean neck pain, or headaches. Just […]
Neck Pain Treatment
Are you interested in Neck Pain Treatments? Obviously, you have neck pain. Your physician must now figure out why. Initially, your physician may ask a series of questions about the pain: When did the neck pain start? Is there any associated trauma, such as a fall, accident, or altercation? Was the development of pain gradual, […]
