Cervical Spine Surgery

Dr. Park has had advanced training in cervical spine surgery, utilizing the most up-to-date techniques and technology. Dr. Park believes in utilizing a combination of procedures that best suit the patient, from decompression, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, posterior cervical laminectomy with fusion, as well as motion-preserving techniques such as cervical disc arthroplasty as well as laminoplasty. Dr. Park believes that best approach is an individualized approach, combining motion preservation and fusion techniques as well as anterior and posterior techniques best suited for each patient.

FAQs

What options are there for a disc herniation or cervical stenosis causing pressure on the nerves?

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Dr. Park offers a variety of procedures:

  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior cervical discectomy and arthroplasty (ACDA)

  • Posterior laminectomy (with or without fusion), laminoplasty

  • Combined anterior/posterior procedures

What motion preserving procedures does Dr. Park offer?

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Dr. Park works with several different motion-preserving procedures:

  • Laminectomy (for 1-2 level stenosis)

  • Laminoplasty (for multilevel stenosis, posterior)

  • Arthroplasty (disc replacement from an anterior approach?)

Does Dr. Park offer hybrid procedures?

3

Dr. Park approaches each patient with an individual plan while preserving as much motion as possible - while not all levels of stenosis may be amenable to fusion, Dr. Park uses a combination of procedures to maintain natural motion

Does Dr. Park treat myelopathy?

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Myelopathy is a condition in which there is compression of the spinal cord - this can cause a variety of symptoms including balance issues, hand dexterity issues, as well as numbness/tingling/weakness in the arms or legs. Dr. Park treats myelopathy using a variety of techniques depending on the patient’s history, symptoms, imaging findings, and physical exam.

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