A cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a procedure that replaces a damaged disc between the vertebrae in your neck with an artificial disc. Discs are gel-like cushions that reduce friction between your ...

If you have neck pain or stiffness, that sometimes travels down your shoulders or arms… You may be a candidate for cervical disk replacement surgery. Also known as C-D-R, the surgery helps to relieve ...

A cervical foraminotomy is a procedure that decompresses a nerve in the neck. A spine surgeon removes bone or disc pieces that are pressing on the nerves that go from your neck to your arm. The ...

Some types of neck surgery include cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, and laminectomy. These procedures address a variety of conditions affecting the top part of the ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Neck pain is a common issue that affects most adults. It can make everyday tasks difficult, like driving a car or working on the computer. Dr. Navid Kherizi, a Mayo Clinic Health ...

Can I Treat the Pain on My Own? There are several things you can do to relieve pain from a herniated disk or degenerative disk disease. At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as sports ...

Medtronic ($MDT) won FDA approval for its next-generation artificial disc for adult patients with neck pain or spinal cord injuries. The news is a feather in the ...