What is Cervical Spine Fusion?
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This neurosurgical procedure is performed to relieve the pressure on one or more nerve roots, or on the spinal cord. It involves the stabilization of two or more vertebrae by locking (fusing) them together. The seven cervical (neck) vertebrae are numbered C1 to C7.
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How do members experience Cervical Spine Fusion?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor recommendation | 28 | 15 | |
| Neck pain | 20 | 6 | |
| Herniated disc | 13 | 6 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 7 | 3 | |
| Spinal stenosis | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 7 | |
| Limited range of motion | 6 | |
| Neck pain | 5 | |
| Muscle spasms | 3 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Dec 07, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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