A cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a procedure that replaces a damaged disc between the vertebrae in your neck with an artificial disc. Discs are gel-like cushions that reduce friction between your ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways TMJ dysfunction can cause neck pain, muscle spasms, and ...

UCSF Spine Center surgeons are conducting a clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of an implant that replaces damaged discs in the neck. The trial will compare the implant to ...

In summary, three randomized trials have compared cervical disc replacement to spinal fusion. At two year follow-up, cervical disc replacement appears to be not inferior to fusion for several relevant ...

A laminoplasty is a type of surgery used to treat spinal cord compression in your neck. Spinal cord compression can cause symptoms such as pain and stiffness in your neck, numbness in your limbs, and ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) has released a position statement opposing "degenerative disc disease" as a diagnostic term for the cause of neck and back pain.

Exercise is a key component of treating degenerative disk disease. Although no specific exercises are unsuitable for everyone, people should avoid any exercise that causes pain or discomfort. Share on ...