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Cervical Disc Replacement or Fusion? Surgery for arm and neck pain, numbness, tingling and weakness from neck arthritis, disc herniation (slipped disc) and radiculopathy

Last updated Tuesday, June 09, 2009

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Conclusion

Summary of cervical disc replacement vs. cervical fusion for cervical radiculopathy

In the hands of an experienced surgeon, fusion and total disc replacement are both very effective in relieving symptoms of radiculopathy (nerve root symptoms form arthritis or slipped discs).

The theoretical advantage of a TDR is that it may prevent further arthritic deterioration in the cervical spine; however this has not yet been definitively proven.

Not all patients are candidates for disc replacement surgery. Depending on the extent of symptoms and arthritis, some patients may be better treated with a fusion.

Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy 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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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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