Herniated Cervical Disc (Cervical Disc Herniation)

A herniated disc in the neck occurs when the cartilage between the cervical vertebrae tears and presses on the spinal cord or nerves going to the arm. Desk work and the use of telephones brought about by modern life trigger this disorder.

Clinical Picture of Neck Hernia

Patients usually present with sharp pain radiating to the shoulder and arm rather than persistent neck pain.

Basic Symptoms

• Pain and numbness radiating from the neck to the arm and finger tips

• Difficulty with movements requiring fine dexterity in the hand and fingers

• Decrease or disappearance of reflexes

Surgical Treatment

The Microdiscectomy method is the gold standard in cervical hernia surgery. The hernia is removed through a small incision made through the natural lines of the neck and the spinal alignment is preserved by placing a "cage" or disc prosthesis in the vacated disc space. Recently, neck hernia surgery is performed in patients who are suitable for fully closed endoscopic surgical treatment.