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Treatment Options for Cervical Radiculopathy. Dr.XXXXXXXXXXXX , M.D. Location Specializes in Affiliated with M ultiple Hospitals Example 1 Example 2 Degree from. What causes Neck Pain?. Neck Pain Sources. Muscle Pain. Spinal Column. Neck Pain, Spinal Column. Lateral (Side).
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Dr.XXXXXXXXXXXX, M.D. Location Specializes in Affiliated with Multiple Hospitals Example 1 Example 2 Degree from
Neck PainSources Muscle Pain Spinal Column
Neck Pain, Spinal Column Lateral (Side) Cross Section
Neck Pain, Discs Bulging Disc
Neck Pain, Pinched Nerve Medical Term: Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Pain, Pinched Nerve Ruptured Disc Bone (Stenosis)
Neck Pain, Pinched Nerve Herniated Disk Foraminal Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy, Causes Often caused by degeneration of the spine (arthritis, spondylosis)
Cervical Radiculopathy, Symptoms Neck Pain Arm pain, tingling, and/or numbness Headaches
Treatments, ACDF ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion) Anterior– from the front Cervical– in the neck portion of the spine Discectomy– removes disc material Fusion– joins two or more vertebrae
ACDF, Procedure Overview ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion)
ACDF, Possible Complications Hoarseness Swallowing disturbance Infection Blood loss Nerve injury or paralysis Need for further surgery
Treatments, Artificial Disc Also called a disc replacement or spine arthroplasty device. A device is implanted intended to preserve motion.
Artificial Disc, Possible Complications Similar to an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and may include: Infection Blood loss Nerve injury or paralysis Note: Not ideal for patients with arthritis
Minimally Disruptive Posterior Cervical Fusion Indirect Decompression Stabilization & Fusion
DTRAX, Procedure Overview Posterior– from the back Indirect decompression– lifts facets Fusion– joins two or more vertebrae
DTRAX, Patient Advantages Does not remove healthy tissue or stabilizing structures Favorable cosmetic outcome Does not "burn any bridges" Does not limit options for future treatment
Role of MIS Posterior Stabilization Supplemental stabilization & posterior fusion w/ ACDF Spondolytic radiculopathy & foraminal stenosis Symptomatic non-union from ACDF
DTRAX: Pain Reduction in Arm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): ARM Baseline 2 Weeks 6 Weeks 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
DTRAX: Pain Reduction in Neck Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): Neck Baseline 2 Weeks 6 Weeks 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
DTRAX, Comparable Outcomes NDI Outcomes vs. Traditional Cervical Operations
FAQ How Long has DTRAX Been Around? First surgery performed worldwide in 2009 FDA clearance in 2013 How many have been performed? DTRAX Technology has been used in over 2,000 patients How much experience does Dr. XXXXX have? Input information here