Cervical Foraminotomy

This surgery removes bone and/or portions of a herniated or diseased disc to relieve neck and radiating arm pain caused by parts of the disc material compressing the nerve roots at the affected levels of the cervical spine (neck). An incision is made in the back of the neck and fragments of the herniated disc are removed to free up the nerves affected. This surgery usually requires a 1-3 night stay in hospital.