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.

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.

Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is proud to welcome Dr. Daniel E. Oyon to our neurosurgical team serving patients at ProHealth in Waukesha, Wisconsin. A cranial and spine surgeon, Dr. Oyon brings a broad range of neurosurgical expertise, a special interest in brain tumor care, and a deeply compassionate approach to helping patients navigate some […]

Bringing compassionate spine care, advanced surgical expertise, and a deeply personal perspective to our growing Whitestown community. Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is proud to welcome Dr. Barrett E. Schwartz to our team. A fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in spine care, Dr. Schwartz will begin seeing patients at our Carmel office before transitioning to our new […]

Combining advanced neurosurgical and endovascular expertise with a deeply personal commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Mummareddy brings a unique perspective to Greenwood, IN. Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is proud to welcome Dr. Nishit Mummareddy to our physician team. As a neurosurgeon who completed an endovascular fellowship, Dr. Mummareddy offers patients a unique combination […]