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What to know about surgery for cervical spinal stenosis

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, the lower back, and the cervical spine in the neck.
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Hillsdale neurosurgeon reaches dual milestones in robotic spine surgery

Hillsdale Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Amritraj Loganathan hit twin milestones with his 100th robotic spine surgery and 100th cervical disc replacement, reinforcing the facility's standing as a leader in advanced spinal care.
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Neck fusion surgery for segmental neck pain helps only about half of patients, Swedish registry study finds

A Swedish nationwide registry study of 36 patients found that ACDF for presumed segmental neck pain produced clinically meaningful improvement in roughly half of patients, with most benefit occurring
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5 surprising truths about cervical spine surgery recovery

Cervical spine surgery marks the beginning of a carefully structured recovery journey that unfolds over several months. Understanding what to expect during each phase can help patients navigate the healing process with confidence and realistic expectations.
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Will Insurance Cover Neck Surgery Implants? Spine Societies Speak Out

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This is a patient who had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The left sided MRI shows a disc at cervical level C5-6 pushing on the ...
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World’s first custom anterior cervical spine surgery

Joseph Osorio, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon at UC San Diego Health, holds the world’s first fully personalized anterior cervical spine implant, created using advanced imaging, AI-assisted planning, and 3D printing. UC San Diego Health is the first health system ...

Herniated Discs Are Common. Surgery Is Not. So What Happens In Between?

A herniated disc doesn’t always mean surgery. At MemorialCare in Long Beach, spine specialists match each patient to the right next step, from injections to surgery.

What is Spinal Cord Injury Surgery? A Clinical Engineer Explains the Purpose, Timing, and Procedure on the Day

Hello. I am Ren, a clinical engineer working in the operating room.Last time, I wrote about surgery for lumbar spinal canal stenosis. This time, I will discuss surgery for "spinal cord injury," which,
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Carlsmed Announces first corra™ personalized Cervical Plating Procedure

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlsmed, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARL) (“Carlsmed” or the “Company”), today announced the first personalized cervical plating procedure using the corra™ Cervical Plating System, the latest addition to ...
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What to know about neck bone spur removal and when is it necessary?

Cervical osteophytes, commonly referred to as neck bone spurs, can cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Removing bone spurs through surgery may help alleviate symptoms and improve neck mobility. Bone spurs are bony growths that develop on ...