When Should Someone Consider Neck Surgery? Cervical Fusion vs. Disc Replacement

When Should Someone Consider Neck Surgery? Cervical Fusion vs. Disc Replacement with Travis Loidolt, DO

Many people deal with chronic neck pain, and while some can manage their symptoms with conservative measures such as physical therapy, injections, massages, etc., there is a population that may require surgery to improve their functional quality of life.

Dr. Travis Loidolt, DO is a board-certified orthopaedic cervical spine surgeon with Complete Spine Care Group who will discuss how surgeons evaluate and treat neck pain, and when surgery may be considered.

During this lecture you will learn:

• How surgeons advise cervical spine patients to manage neck pain and potentially avoid surgery
• When a surgeon may recommend a cervical fusion or disc replacement surgery
• Who may be a candidate for each procedure and the pros and cons of each option
• What each procedure involves and what to expect during post-surgical rehabilitation
• The long-term outcomes of cervical fusion and disc replacement surgeries and how aging may affect the cervical hardware