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Surgery For Neck Pain

Surgery may be needed for the most severe cases of neck pain. Spinal stenosis, spinal cord impingement are some conditions that could require surgery.

If surgery if your next and final option for your neck pain, then there are may procedures that use minimally invasive techniques. Minimal invasive means smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, less pain after surgery, and a faster recovery.

Spinal Surgeries

Some typical spinal surgeries include:

Foraminotomy: A procedure that removes the foramina to increase the size of the nerve pathway. This surgery can be done alone or in conjunction with a laminotomy. The foramina is the area where the nerve roots exit the spinal canal.

Laminotomy: A procedure that removes a small portion of the lamina, a portion of the vertebra, to relieve pressure on the nerve roots.

Micro-discectomy: A procedure that removes a disc through a very small incision using a microscope.

If you are contemplating surgery for your neck pain, talk to your doctor and have them explain the procedures needed for your condition.