Surgical Treatment of Cervical Herniated Disc: Video Introduction

In this cervical herniated disc surgery video introduction, spine specialist Dr. Seth Neubardt discusses the 3 principles of surgical treatment for cervical herniated disc. This is the starting point for the neuro-ortho team’s surgical section of their website. Visit http://www.cervicalherniateddisc.com/... for surgery information.

No one likes to have cervical herniated disc surgery. But, if you were told you need surgery, be happy knowing there are really good, safe options for treatment to help you get better.

What are the three principles of cervical herniated disc surgery?

1. Less is not always more. What this means is you should not automatically assume that laser micro-mini microscopic surgery is what you want. You have a cervical herniated disc that is putting pressure on the nerve. The objective is to get the pressure off of the nerve. You want the most appropriate type of surgery that will best help you get better.

2. Don’t focus on the implant. After learning they need surgery, people often turn to the web to learn about the procedure and what to expect. They may read or hear about a certain type of implant and decide that is the one they want. Dr. Neubardt says you should be open to all of the options and let your specialist steer you towards getting the right implant for you.

3. Educate yourself. Check the reputation of your surgeon and the hospital where he or she will perform your surgery. Make sure you will be getting quality care. You should also watch the videos Dr. Neubardt provides about cervical disc anatomy so you can understand what is going on in your neck and speak to your surgeon intelligently about the anatomy. Talk to your surgeon about the risks and benefits of cervical herniated disc surgery as well as the alternatives to surgical treatment.

Watch this video and visit the website to learn more.