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How is cervical spine surgery done?

Cervical spine surgery is performed to treat spinal instability and/or spinal cord impingement.  The cervical spine is the seven bones of your neck, which are separated by discs.  The discs allow the neck to move freely, and to absorb shock during activity.  Cervical spine surgery is for patients whose symptoms are beyond physical therapy and medication. 

What is the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc?

The terms ‘herniated disc’ and ‘bulging disc’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually two different conditions.  A herniated disc happens when there is a crack on the outer layer of the disc.  A bulging disc occurs when the nucleus or center of the disc squeezes into the cracks of the discs outer covering. 

Reduce winter fall risk

Reduce your Winter Fall Risk

‘Tis the season for family, food, shopping, and inclement weather.  So far, the winter here in Nebraska has been mild at best, but icy conditions are sure to come soon as they always do.   It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it also can be the most dangerous. 

What is a spinal tumor?

A spinal tumor is a cancerous or noncancerous growth that develops within your spinal canal (spinal cord tumors) or within the bones of your spine (vertebral tumors).

There are two main types of spinal cord tumors intramedullary tumors and extramedullary tumors.

Anatomy of the cervical spine

Anatomy of the Cervical Spine

Pain and numbness going down the arm or leg or the feeling of a loss of grip can be the result of injury, disease, or degeneration in the cervical spine. If you are suffering from pain and discomfort it can be helpful to understand the anatomy of the cervical spine.

The following is an excerpt from a Spine-Health.com article that explains the anatomy of the cervical spine:

O-arm Imaging in Spine Surgery

Nebraska Spine Hospital is proud to have the only O-arm system in Nebraska dedicated only to spine. The O-arm imaging system provides real-time, three dimensional surgical imaging with a level of detail that ensures precision hardware placement, resulting in reduced time in surgery and better patient outcomes.

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