Help patients understand cervical disk surgery options with this comprehensive patient education guide. Cervical Disk Surgery features a fresh, modern look, including full-color photography and enhanced anatomical art. Details healthy cervical disk structure, disk problems, and nonsurgical and surgical treatment options, including cervical disk replacement. Supports shared decision and informed consent discussions with the health care team to develop a treatment plan and set expectations for cervical spine surgery.
Medical evaluation and diagnostic testing for cervical disk problems
Nonsurgical treatments and self-care for cervical disk issues
Preparing for cervical disk surgery and recovery
Anterior cervical surgery approaches: diskectomy, fusion, and disk replacement
Posterior cervical surgery approaches: diskectomy, laminectomy, and laminotomy
Risks and complications of cervical disk surgery
Hospital and home recovery after cervical surgery; pain management
New instructional art is rendered in a modern style that better indicates prescribed movements for each exercise, stretch or precaution
Self-care after cervical disk surgery; when to call the surgeon
16 pages, full-color photography, illustrations and enhanced anatomical artwork
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