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Neck pain that radiates into the shoulder and arm often comes from a disc pressing on a nerve root, and when conservative treatment stops helping, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is one option surgeons turn to. The procedure removes the damaged disc and stabilizes the segment. The spine team at Goodman Campbell can evaluate whether ACDF is the right approach for your case.

Neck pain that radiates into the shoulder and arm often comes from a disc pressing on a nerve root, and when conservative treatment stops helping, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is one option surgeons turn to. The procedure removes the damaged disc and stabilizes the segment. The spine team at Goodman Campbell can evaluate whether ACDF is the right approach for your case.

Your surgeon used the words neck, spine, and fusion in the same sentence, and the question you went home with is how serious this really is. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, or ACDF, is major surgery, but it is also among the most commonly performed spine procedures. This article explains the real risks, the recovery timeline, and the questions worth asking before you decide.

By Vince Alentado, MD, Neurosurgeon, Spine Specialist Around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients gained unprecedented access to their medical records through electronic medical record patient portals. While this increased transparency and patient engagement is unquestionably valuable, it has also changed the way many patients approach their medical care. Before widespread access to radiology […]

When ongoing pain stops responding to medication and other treatments, it can feel like you are running out of options. This guide walks through five signs that you may be a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation, a proven approach to lasting relief.

When chronic pain has no clear source, it can be hard to know where treatment should even begin. This guide explains how a diagnostic nerve block helps your doctor pinpoint the origin of your pain and shape a more targeted treatment plan.

Neck pain that stops you from turning your head or sleeping through the night is more than a stiff muscle. It can point to a herniated disc, worn cervical joints, a compressed nerve, or an injury that needs imaging. This guide walks through the most common causes of severe neck pain and the warning signs that mean it is time to see a specialist.

Neck pain that stops you from turning your head or sleeping through the night is more than a stiff muscle. It can point to a herniated disc, worn cervical joints, a compressed nerve, or an injury that needs imaging. This guide walks through the most common causes of severe neck pain and the warning signs that mean it is time to see a specialist.

Not every patient with tremor symptoms qualifies for MRI-guided focused ultrasound, and understanding the criteria can save time and false hope. This article walks through the diagnostic factors and symptom profiles that determine candidacy, so patients know what to expect before consulting a specialist.