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How long is the surgery for anterior cervical discectomy?
ACDF surgery can usually be done in 1 to 2 hours, but may take up to 3 or more hours. The time depends on how many discs will be removed, how badly the discs or vertebrae [VUR-tuh-brey] are diseased, and other factors. Your surgeon will give you a general idea about how long your surgery might last.
What is ACDF c5 6?
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgery to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. An incision is made in the throat area to reach and remove the disc. ACDF surgery may be an option if physical therapy or medications fail to relieve your neck or arm pain caused by pinched nerves.
What are the symptoms of ACDF?
Localized symptoms include neck pain, neck stiffness, decreased range of motion, and cracking sounds in the neck with motion. Headaches are also common; they usually start in the neck and radiate up to the back of the head, but can radiate to the front of the head as well.
How long does it take for nerves to regenerate after neck surgery?
Successful nerve growth to the neuromuscular endplate may take as long as 6-12 months after surgery. After this period, nerve maturation and initial muscle recovery may take 12-18 months.
How should I sleep after cervical neck surgery?
The best sleeping position to reduce your pain after surgery is either on your back with your knees bent and a pillow under your knees or on your side with your knees bent and a pillow between your legs.
How much pain is normal after cervical fusion?
After surgery, you can expect your neck to feel stiff and sore. This should improve in the weeks after surgery. You may have trouble sitting or standing in one position for very long and may need pain medicine in the weeks after your surgery. You may need to wear a neck brace for a while.
What type of pillow is best after neck surgery?
Best overall pillows for neck pain
- Core Products Double Core Select Foam Cervical Support Pillow.
- Pillowise.
- Therapeutica Orthopedic Sleeping Pillow, Average.
- Mediflow Water Pillow.
- Sachi Organics Buckwheat Cylinder Neck Pillow.
- Sobakawa Traditional Buckwheat Pillow.
- OPTP Original McKenzie Cervical Roll.
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