Daily Archives: February 25, 2026

Combined Anterior–Posterior Repair Restores Function After C5 Diving Fracture

As a Neurosurgeon, spinal fractures of the neck from diving accidents are things that I see way too often. This young man dove from a boat into shallow water. He presented with some numbness in his arm and hand. He had a fracture with the instability of his cervical spine at C5, requiring anterior and…

Restoring Relief: 3-Level Anterior Fusion for Cervical Disc Disease

Cervical disc disease can be painful and debilitating and, in severe cases, can even be disabling. Successful surgery depends on many factors including selecting the best procedures for the individual patient. Posterior Microforaminotomy (minimally invasive microsurgery), one level anterior fusion, multiple level anterior fusion and artificial disc surgery are all good options in the right…