Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Decompression and Fusion for the Treatment of Pain, Weakness, Numbness and Tingling in the Neck and Arm caused by Radiculopathy or Myelopathy.
Last updated Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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RehabilitationPhysical therapy The use
of physical therapy is variable from patient to patient and can be used for
overall rehabilitation if the patient needs conditioning.
The goal
of physical therapy is long-term pain management and increased function; it
will not change the shape of the spinal canal.
Supervised
cervical stenosis physical therapy may continue for weeks or months. Rehabilitation options If
prescribed, it is often most effective for the patient to carry out exercises
so that they are done frequently, effectively and comfortably. Usually, a
physical therapist instructs the patient in the exercise program and advances
it at a rate that is comfortable for the patient.Can rehabilitation be done at home? Depending
on the physical therapist’s prescribed program, some exercises likely can be
performed independently at home.Surgery for Cervical Stenosis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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