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Spine Service - Posterior Cervical Decompression & Fusion Surgery

by Spine & Scoliosis Service | 18 years ago

Cervical spine surgery is performed to treat either nerve / spinal cord impingement (decompression surgery) or spinal instability (fusion surgery). Posterior cervical decompression & fusion operation helps to relieve pressure on neural or vascular structures.

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