Cervical Lateral Mass Fusion
This procedure involves the insertion of titanium rods and screws from a posterior approach to the neck to allow fusion of multiple joints of the spine.
During the surgery, the surgeon places small screws into the lateral mass (the bony portion on the side of the vertebrae) and connects them with rods or plates. Bone graft material is then added to promote fusion, allowing the vertebrae to heal together into a solid structure over time. This procedure helps relieve pain, prevent further spinal cord or nerve damage, and restore stability to the cervical spine.
Recovery varies, but most patients can return to light activities within a few weeks and resume normal function within a few months. Physical therapy is often recommended to restore strength and mobility.
This procedure involves the insertion of titanium rods and screws from a posterior approach to the neck to allow fusion of multiple joints of the spine.
During the surgery, the surgeon places small screws into the lateral mass (the bony portion on the side of the vertebrae) and connects them with rods or plates. Bone graft material is then added to promote fusion, allowing the vertebrae to heal together into a solid structure over time. This procedure helps relieve pain, prevent further spinal cord or nerve damage, and restore stability to the cervical spine.
Recovery varies, but most patients can return to light activities within a few weeks and resume normal function within a few months. Physical therapy is often recommended to restore strength and mobility.
This procedure involves the insertion of titanium rods and screws from a posterior approach to the neck to allow fusion of multiple joints of the spine.
During the surgery, the surgeon places small screws into the lateral mass (the bony portion on the side of the vertebrae) and connects them with rods or plates. Bone graft material is then added to promote fusion, allowing the vertebrae to heal together into a solid structure over time. This procedure helps relieve pain, prevent further spinal cord or nerve damage, and restore stability to the cervical spine.
Recovery varies, but most patients can return to light activities within a few weeks and resume normal function within a few months. Physical therapy is often recommended to restore strength and mobility.
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