Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion

This surgery removes damaged or diseased vertebral bone and surrounding discs, placing bone graft between the vertebrae and adding a plate and screws over the area to promote a fusion.  This surgery relieves neck, arm and leg symptoms caused by pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves.  Surgery is performed through the front of the neck and generally requires a 3-5 night stay in hospital followed by post-operative physiotherapy.