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, January 15, 2008

Rehabilitation

What types of physical therapy do patients require after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (acdf) for cervical stenosis?

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.

What options exist for rehabilitation after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (acdf) for cervical stenosis?

Can this rehabilitation after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (acdf) for cervical stenosis be done at home?

Surgery for Cervical Stenosis at the University of Washington

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