Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Spinal Injuries Symptoms & Treatment Options Spinal injuries occur when any of the structures that support your spine suffer unexpected injury or chronic damage. These structures include: spinal vertebrae, the spinal cord, spinal nerves, intervertebral discs, and supporting tissues (like muscles, tendons, or ligaments).…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) What is a Spinal Infection? A spinal infection is a rare, but often serious, form of disease that occurs when bacteria, fungi, or viruses invade the spinal tissues. These foreign agents can attack pretty much any part of the spine that you can image. This includes the vertebrae, spinal discs, meninges, spinal canal… and even the…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Spinal Fractures Symptoms & Treatment Options Spinal fractures are extremely serious conditions that can lead to a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from mild in intensity to debilitating. Sudden trauma, as well as underlying medical conditions, may be to blame. Luckily, there are both surgical and nonsurgical avenues…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Spinal Deformities Symptoms & Treatment Options Our spine is designed to grow in a certain direction with a certain amount of curvature. When viewed from the front, a healthy spine will appear straight up and down. When viewed from the side, it will adopt a gradual S-curve. Your spine should bend backward from where the head…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Adult Scoliosis Symptoms & Treatment Options For some, when the term “scoliosis” is mentioned, it conjures up memories of adolescence. And more specifically, of the scoliosis screening that was performed by the school nurse… When we were younger, many of us heard quite a bit about scoliosis in health classes or from our…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Sciatica Symptoms & Treatment Options Sciatica describes the pain and neurological symptoms that are associated with inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Located on either side of your lower body, these major nerves are the largest in the human body. Along with their roots, these nerves extend all the way from the lower spine,…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Sacroiliac Joint Pain Symptoms & Treatment Options The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is a major juncture in the body at which the spine attaches to the hips. It is composed of two major structures: the sacrum and the iliac bones. Consisting of 5 fused vertebrae, the sacrum is located between the lumbar spine and the tailbone.…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) What is Radiculopathy (RP)? The spine is made up of many bones called vertebrae. In addition, the spinal cord runs through a canal in the center of these bones. From this cord, nerve roots split and travel between the spinal bones and various parts of the body. When these nerves become damaged or pinched, the resulting condition…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Pinched Nerve Symptoms & Treatment Options Why is a pinched nerve such a common occurrence? Our spine houses some of the most important nerves in our body. It provides the major highways and off-ramps that allow our brain to communicate with the rest of the body. These crucial nerves include the spinal cord, which travels…

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Pediatric Spine Symptoms & Treatment Options A number of different spinal conditions can affect babies, children, and adolescents. Whether a condition is present from birth, develops as they get older, or is caused by a traumatic injury or disease, it can be a challenging experience for both the child and their parent. The…