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CERVICAL DISC HERNIATION
Why are you in pain?
- Disc fragment migration in the spinal canal
- Compression of the spinal cord or a nerve root as it exits the spine(foramen)
- Cervicobrachial neuralgia pain in the arm, tingling (paresthesia), which can lead to paralysis
Which examinations should be carried out before consulting us?*
- Cervical MRI
*Examinations required for the study of your case at the CCV Montpellier
What surgical treatment can we recommend ?
- Removal of the diseased disc and herniation
- Surgical decompression of the spinal canal and foramen
- Disc fusion or replacement based on the stage of the injury
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The key points
- Indication: Cervicobrachial neuralgia resistant to medical treatment for more than 2 to 6 months, with repercussions on daily activities or paralysis justifying a surgical procedure
- Minimally invasive technique: zero-profile implant and fusion or disc replacement
2 to 4 cm
2 to 4 cm, horizontal,
front of the neck
45 min
Duration of surgery
45 minutes on 1 level
< 24hr
Average length of hospital stay
(discharge the day after surgery)
2 to 4 weeks
Restraint: soft neck brace for 2 to 4 weeks
6 to 12weeks
Average recovery time
3 to 6 weeks
Minimum duration of absence from work
6 weeks
Period before starting back driving
3 months
Duration before resuming sports activities
from the 3rd day
Flying home after surgery
6 to 12 months*
Duration of evolution until the final result of the surgery
*These are mean times, with possibility of significant variability from one patient to another.
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