Before…
A 44 year old female developed severe radiating left arm and neck pain.
Her MRI scan revealed this to be caused by a large left C5/6 disc prolapse compressing the C6 nerve root.
The symptoms she experienced failed to respond to non-operative measures including rest, analgesic medication, physiotherapy, and a nerve root steroid injection.
After…
Spinal surgical intervention was performed involving a C5/6 cervical disc replacement.
This technique provided a resolution of pre-operative symptoms and allowed preservation of spinal motion.
