By Associate Professor Greg Cunningham, Dr Paul Taylor, Spine Surgeons, and Dr Gareth Dobson, Spine Fellow
The recent Australian burden of health review revealed ‘back pain and problems’ to be the second most recorded cause of disease burden. Cervical degenerative disease (CDD) has been shown to affect over 50% of those aged 40 and over.
Patients with CDD generally present with either neck pain, radiculopathy, myelopathy or a combination. While many patients improve with conservative measures alone, those with unremitting symptoms, progressive neurology or significant neurological compromise often require surgical intervention.
Historically anterior cervical discectomy...
The recent Australian burden of health review revealed ‘back pain and problems’ to be the second most recorded cause of disease burden. Cervical degenerative disease (CDD) has been shown to affect over 50% of those aged 40 and over.
Patients with CDD generally present with either neck pain, radiculopathy, myelopathy or a combination. While many patients improve with conservative measures alone, those with unremitting symptoms, progressive neurology or significant neurological compromise often require surgical intervention.
Historically anterior cervical discectomy...
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