What parts of the body are affected by C5-C6?
What parts of the body are affected by C5-C6?
A c5-c6 herniated disc can affect the nerves that control the muscles in the arms, neck, shoulders, hands as well as the head, eyes, ears, or thyroid gland. Symptoms in these areas in addition to pain in the neck is very common with c5-c6 disc herniations.
What happens after C5-C6 surgery?
After surgery, you can expect your neck to feel stiff and sore. This should improve in the weeks after surgery. You may have trouble sitting or standing in one position for very long and may need pain medicine in the weeks after your surgery. You may need to wear a neck brace for a while.
How long does c5 c6 surgery take?
The arthritis and bone spurs are removed allowing for more space in the canal for your nerves to run. Your own bone from the surrounding area and possibly bone from the iliac crest (hip) will be used. Rods and screws are placed to stabilize the spine. Surgery will last approximately 4 to 6 hours.
Can neck pain make you dizzy?
Neck pain is the most common symptom of whiplash, but dizziness and other symptoms may also occur. It is speculated that in some cases an injury to joints and/or muscles in the neck may alter proprioceptors and contribute to dizziness.
What causes C4 C5 C6 C7 disc damage?
Damaged cervical discs are most likely to occur at the C4-C5, C5-C6, or C6-C7 levels. The damaged disc may be due to conditions such as a cervical disc herniation, and/or osteophytes, also called bone spurs, encroaching upon the nerve root.
What is prcprodisc C Total disc replacement made of?
PRODISC C Total Disc Replacement implant is composed of top and bottom metal (cobalt chromium molybdenum) endplates and a plastic inlay (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) that form a ball and socket joint.
What is cervical disc replacement surgery?
Cervical disc replacement surgery is designed to replace a damaged spinal disc in the neck with an artificial disc implant. Damaged cervical discs are most likely to occur at the C4-C5, C5-C6, or C6-C7 levels.
What are the surgical methods used in the C5-C6 vertebral levels?
Surgical methods used in the C5-C6 vertebral levels are described below. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery involves removing the C5-C6 intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or C6 nerve root. The disc is replaced by an implant or bone graft, allowing biological fusion of the adjacent C5 and C6 vertebrae.
