The Cervical Spine Center

Cervical Degeneration is due to chronic and progressive arthritis of the cervical spine. The discs degenerate and cannot provide the cushion necessary to support the bones of the spine. As such, patients develop “bone-on-bone” between successive cervical bone levels and pain becomes the main complaint. Read more here: https://cervical-center.com/common-diagnosis/cervical-degeneration/

The day after surgery, you can shower. Try to shower as quickly as possible and do not worry if the dressing is exposed to water. We do recommend baths or hot tubs for the first 4 weeks after surgery. Read more here: https://cervical-center.com/faq/

If you need , your procedure will be performed by Drs. Abrahams & Neubardt, both a Neurosurgeon and Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Abrahams will perform the decompression on the nerves and spinal cord whereas Dr. Neubardt will place either the fusion or disc replacement device.

Here at The Cervical Spine Center, we evaluate your needs based on your condition. We have both surgical and non-surgical options available to help you feel like the best version of yourself. Read more at https://cervical-center.com/

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We have two locations in New York! Our main office is located at 4 Westchester Park Drive, 4th Floor in White Plains, NY and our Nyack office is located at 10 Waldron Avenue in Nyack, NY. Schedule an appointment with us on our website!

You should not any more than walking in the first 4 weeks after surgery. During your postoperative visits, you should discuss your exercise goals with your surgeon. https://cervical-center.com/faq/

Happy New Year from The Cervical Spine Center! We are here to help you become the healthiest and happiest version of yourself in 2023. Visit our site to learn more: https://cervical-center.com/

It is incredibly difficult to damage hardware after surgery, but don't hesitate to contact our office if you have any concerns. https://cervical-center.com/faq/

You will see your surgeon after surgery in 7 days, one month, three months and then one year. You should have X-Rays at each visit.

The Center is evaluating patients’ outcome over the past year and compiling one of the largest long-term studies. From this study, they are working on developing a risk score the stratify your actual risk of complications after surgery based on your present history and symptoms.

Our website offers you the ability to upload your MRI so that we can have a detailed understanding of your condition before you even visit us in person. Head to our site, fill out our consult form, and upload your MRI today! https://cervical-center.com/consults/

The Cervical Center is dedicated to giving you the best care possible through extensive research. Visit our website for more information on how we can assist you.

The most common questions patients want answered regarding cervical spine surgery are 1) Is cervical spine surgery a major surgery? 2) How long does it take to recover from cervical spine surgery? 3) What is the success rate of cervical spine surgery? 4) Is cervical spine surgery risky? Visit this link to read the answers: https://cervical-center.com/2022/06/what-do-patients-want-to-know-about-cervical-spine-surgery/

ACDF is an acronym for Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion. Previously, it was known as an ACDFP or Anterior Cervical Diskectomy, Fusion & Plating. Read more on our site: https://cervical-center.com/2022/09/what-is-an-acdf/

Physicians from the Center have developed DTX Software as an outcome tool to automatically evaluate patients through electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO). Other measures used by the software include Best Practices (described above), Pain Management, Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement Complications & Ketamine Infusion for Chronic Pain.

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Although most patients often ask how long their surgery will take, we never stress the importance of a quicker procedure and what that may mean for outcome. Most clinicians mistake “quicker” for “hastier” although that is not true. An efficient surgery is based on the same steps from beginning to end each and every time, without change. Read more: https://cervical-center.com/2022/04/does-length-of-surgery-matter/

You should discuss with your surgeon prior to surgery. Depending on your occupation, some patients are back to work with days after surgery. If your job requires physical labor, it may be 6 – 12 weeks before you can go back to work.

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Patients who present with any sort of neurological deficit are candidates for surgery sooner than later. This includes severe weakness of their upper extremities from a pinched nerve or someone with progressive Cervical Stenosis causing cord compression. Any other patients with mild to moderate symptoms are evaluated based on any extent of any deficits, length of symptoms and overall function.

Most neck pain improves with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) such as Motrin, Aleve, Advil and Tylenol. If your pain is persistent for more than a few weeks, you should consult your primary care physician on whether you should see a specialist and obtain imaging studies. Any patient with numbness or weakness is a more urgent matter and should undergo an MRI of their cervical spine regardless of the amount of pain.

Cervical Myelopathy is a condition due to compression of the spinal cord within the Cervical Spine. Patients develop hand weakness and/or numbness that is slow and progressive. Read more on our site: https://cervical-center.com/common-diagnosis/cervical-myelopathy/

An epidural injection will work for a pinched nerve or Cervical Radiculopathy. Most Pain Management Providers will try a selective epidural on the compressed nerve for some form of relief. They will attempt up to three injections to try and provide improvement. If there is no improvement in the presence of a compressed nerve, they may refer to a surgeon. Read more on our site: https://cervical-center.com/

Most patients undergo an MRI to develop a diagnosis with their clinical presentation. If the patient is diagnosed with Arthritis or Cervical Degeneration without any nerve root or spinal cord compression, then they are a good candidate for an initial course of physical therapy. Most Providers will send patients to therapy for 6 – 8 weeks and only continue if they improve after the initial course. If patients worsen, they may be referred to Pain Management or a surgeon. https://cervical-center.com/treatment-options/non-surgical-options/

Simply stated, patients with constant symptoms who did not improve and cannot function with normal activity are usually surgical candidates.

Whether you have a history with pain medications or not, we will work with you to develop the best treatment option to suit your needs. Read more on our site: https://cervical-center.com/faq/

Wound care is an incredibly important step after surgery. Here is some information on what to expect post-op and how to heal quickly!

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