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Neurosurgery

Posterior cervical decompression and fusion

Posterior cervical decompression and fusion may be performed to remove pressure from the spinal cord (decompression) and stabilize the neck (fusion) due to disc degeneration, bulging or herniated disc(s), osteoarthritis (spondylosis), spinal stenosis, cervical fractures or other conditions. The procedure is done through the back or posterior of the body. The lamina (laminectomy), thickened ligament and/or bone spurs that that are putting pressure on the spinal cord are removed, relieving pressure (decompression) on the spinal cord and nerves. Then the spine is stabilized through the surgical mending of two or more cervical spine bones.