What is Cervical Fusion?
- A surgery for the neck
- Addresses neck pain and other degenerative conditions
- Joins selected bones in the neck
- Vertebra may be removed during this procedure
- Metal plates may be used to join adjacent vertebrae
Do I Need Cervical Fusion Surgery?
Cervical spinal fusion is a surgery that can provide spine stability after an injury, infection, or tumour, and can help to alleviate neck pain. It may also be used to treat the misalignment of the vertebrae, as well as act as a follow-up procedure to treat spinal stenosis, herniated disc surgery, the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, and a spinal deformity.
Cervical fusion surgery can be an essential procedure for ensuring the health of the spine. However, other non-invasive treatments may be utilized to achieve similar results but with less risk and recovery time. To learn which treatment is right for you, contact the surgeons and back pain specialists of Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute. They are some of the most decorated back pain specialists in the country and can help you find a treatment that fits your needs. Schedule a virtual spinal consultation with us today!
Is Surgery My Only Option?
For some patients, surgery is absolutely necessary to maintain the health of the neck and spine. However, in other cases, other treatments have been used to address the healing needed to alleviate neck pain. Regenerative medicine utilizes Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection therapy, platelet lysate, and MSC injections to target the root cause of the pain. Regenerative medicine may be preferred by your doctor as it is less invasive than surgery which means it decreases risk for infection and recovery time. Some patients have been able to be pain-free within six months with these types of treatments.
Learn more about regenerative medicine on our website and schedule a virtual consultation with one of our back surgeons and neck pain specialists. They would love to discuss your treatment options and help you find relief.
Finding Neck Pain Relief: How to Choose Your Treatment
If you’ve been dealing with chronic and debilitating neck pain for months or even years, you are probably ready to do whatever it takes to find relief that doesn’t mask the pain, but really promotes healing, and ultimately, changes your life. Thankfully, research has provided us with advances in both surgical treatment as well as other less invasive treatment methods.
Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute & Dr. Rahman
Ra’Kerry Rahman M.D and his team of dedicated surgeons and medical professionals can help you navigate the many treatment options to help you find a treatment plan that will meet your needs and ultimately, allow you to experience a better quality of life. Our surgeons are highly sought after and decorated scholars who greatly care about each patient.
Read and watch client testimonials, and learn more about our team dedicated to helping you experience healing and relief from pain.
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Dr. Ra’Kerry Rahman
Our founder of HSSI is one of the most sought-after and decorated back surgeons and back pain specialists in the Houston area and the world. Patients have described him as becoming more like family due to the level of care that he takes with each of his patients. In addition to treating his patients, Dr. Rahman also teaches, researches, volunteers, and travels the world presenting his research to others in his field. Dr. Rahman is a leader in his field.
DR. DAREN MCCALLA
Dr. McCalla works with both adult and pediatric patients providing compassionate care that is backed by his extensive scholarship and research. Like the other doctors at our practice, Dr. McCalla has distinguished himself in his field both in his level of education but also in his continued dedication to his research. Dr. McCalla is a published researcher and travels as a leader and speaker in his field.