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Posterior cervical decompression with fusion
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION SURGERY OF THE CERVICAL REGION WITH FUSION
Find out how our spinal surgeons can help to relieve pain in the back of your neck
What is fusion?
In addition to a Posterior cervical decompression, a fusion can be performed to increase the rigidity of the spine. Fusion involves the use and placement of screws connected by a rod to provide immediate stability creating a fusion.
This ‘scaffold’ will help to keep your spine still, allowing it to heal itself with less interruption over the next 9 to 12 months.
Need to know
The surgery usually takes between one and two hours. During the procedure surgery is performed to release the ‘pinched’ nerves and time screws and rods (instrumentation) are placed into the vertebrae of the spine at several levels. A local bone graft from the surgical area is then harvested and laid on the spine next to the rods and screws. This promotes fusion of the bone. Sometimes the bone graft is taken from the top of your hip or artificial bone graft can be used as well.
Your consultant will tell you how best to prepare for your surgery.
You will spend around one to three nights in hospital. After surgery you may need to lie flat in bed for a few hours while the anesthetic wears off. The aim will be to get you up and walking as soon as possible after the surgery.
The following day you will be mobilised in the morning with the assistance of a physiotherapist or nurse. Each day you will be encouraged to undertake more activities by yourself.
Posterior cervical decompression with fusion Consultants
Mr Ramsey Chammaa
Orthopaedic Surgery
Mr Colin Natali
Orthopaedic Surgery
Mr Neil Dorward
Neurosurgery
Mr David Bell
Neurosurgery
Our locations
Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7HA London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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