1. The patient takes a supine position and is under general anesthesia. A small incision is made at the anterior of the neck.
2. With the assistance of microscope and various surgical instruments, neurosurgeon removes the degenerative cervical disc from the patient.
3. Then, surgeon uses special surgical instruments to prepare a site on the bone of cervical vertebrae for implantation of the cervical artificial disc.
4. Finally, the cervical artificial disc is implanted; replacing the degenerative disc and thus the motion of the neck is maintained.
5. The incision is finally closed with suture and the surgery is completed.
Patient should always consult their doctors’ opinions when choosing suitable cervical artificial disc.
Reference information: www.neuropainhk.org , www.brain-spine.com.hk
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