How do members experience Cervical discectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Herniated disc 4 1
Degenerative disc disease 3 0
Numbness in arm(s) 2 0
Cervical radiculopathy 1 0
Cervical spinal stenosis (neck) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Neck pain 3
Balance problems 1
Keloid scar 1
Muscle soreness 1
Pain in shoulder(s) 1
Stiffness in morning 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 0

Member evaluations

Candylee47

evaluated on Jan 27, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for herniated disk in neck, C5 and C7: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate