Osteoarthritis
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Osteoarthritis: Symptoms & Treatment Options Osteoarthritis (or OA) occurs when the joints that connect our bones begin to break down. A joint is a point of articulation where two bones meet to create movement. Because we rely on our joints constantly to perform our everyday tasks, OA can cause chronic discomfort.
Also…
Kyphosis
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Kyphosis: Symptoms & Treatment Options In the large cluster of spinal deformities, kyphosis is regarded as the most common type—edging out even scoliosis 2:1. An abnormal, forward curvature of the thoracic spine distinguishes this condition from other spinal deformities. (Scoliosis, for example, involves an abnormal, lateral…
Failed Back Syndrome
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Failed Back Syndrome Symptoms & Treatment Options Although the word syndrome is used, Failed Back Syndrome is more of an outcome rather than an illness. Failed back syndrome is a term that is used to describe anyone who has undergone a back surgery and continues to experience discomfort at or above the level that they were…
Facet Joint Pain
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Facet Joint Pain Symptoms & Treatment Options Maintaining optimal flexibility of the spine is a crucial aspect of being able to perform our daily activities without pain. The health of our facet joints dictates this flexibility. Lining the backside of our spine, our facet joints enable bending, twisting, and flexing the torso.…
Bone Spurs
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Bone Spur Symptoms & Treatment Options Bone spurs are bony growths that develop in response to inflammation caused by bone degeneration. Found widely in middle-to-older-aged adults, bone spurs occur in and around the joints of the body.
As the body ages, a normal degree of wear and tear occurs. Not surprisingly, this wear…
Back & Neck Pain
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Back & Neck Pain Symptoms & Treatment Options According to the National Institute of Health, over 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point during their lifetimes. Furthermore, we can attribute more call-outs and lost productivity at work to back pain than to any other physical disability. Even worse still,…
Annular Tear
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Annular Tear Symptoms & Treatment Options Annular tears can have symptoms that are very similar to bulging or herniated discs. However, disc tears do not usually produce symptoms unless the outer area of the disc is damaged or a spinal nerve becomes pinched. is the cause of my pain? Try Our Patient Symptom Quiz…
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms & Treatment Options Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis that affects 0.1% to 1.4% of the population. If left untreated, AS can cause the bones of the spine to fuse together. In fact, ankylosing means just this: to stiffen or to bend.
Likewise, patients with AS will also…
The Advanced Spine Center | NJ’s Top Doctors in Spine Relief
Top-Rated Spine Doctors
in New Jersey Specializing in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of neck discomfort, back pain, and spinal disorders. Book an appointment Returning You Back To Life—Pain Free! The Advanced Spine Center We specialize in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of neck discomfort, back pain, and spinal disorders. Through an understanding that each patient is…
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) An Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) is a state-of-the-art procedure that eliminates the debilitating symptoms of damaged cervical discs. Your neck is a fundamental segment of your spine, boasting the widest range of spinal motion. Used every day to execute…