Cervical fusion.The surgeon removes the cervical herniated disc and replaces it with a spacer, then fuses the vertebrae on either side of the spacer. Cervical disc replacement.The surgeon removes the herniated disc and replaces it with an artificial cervical disc that preserves motion. ...
It is often referred to as a ruptured disc or slipped disc and occurs when the disc moves or slips out of place. It can also be the result of a disc that has a small tear and is leaking the jelly-like substance that is inside. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves, causin...