Cervical Fusion

Cervical Fusion for Painful Vertebral Motion

Cervical fusion refers to neck surgery during which two or vertebral segments of the cervical spine are fused together with the goal of eliminating painful vertebral motion and providing more space for the decompressed spinal cord and nerve roots to heal. Cervical fusion may be necessary for patients with cervical degenerative disc disease and may be approached from either the anterior or posterior side. Learn more about cervical fusion surgery, including its potential benefits and risks, in the following resources.