The C7-T1 spinal motion segment connects the mobile cervical spine with the relatively rigid thoracic spine. This motion segment is susceptible to degeneration, trauma, and intervertebral disc problems.

Cervical foraminal stenosis narrows spinal nerve openings in the neck, potentially causing pain and discomfort.

If the cervical bone spur starts going into the spinal canal and irritates the spinal cord, then a person may have additional neurological problems such as balance and/or coordination issues, excruciating shock-like pains through the arms and/or legs that might be made worse when bending forward, weakness or numbness anywhere beneath the neck, and possibly loss bowel …

A posterior cervical laminectomy is a surgical treatment for cervical stenosis that involves removing the lamina and spinous process to give the spinal cord more room.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling.

Cervical anatomy features eight cervical nerves (C1-C8) that branch off of the spinal cord and control different types of bodily and sensory activities.

In many cases, the spine surgeon will recommend internal fixation of the operated/grafted segments with a titanium plate and screw device, which is secured to the remaining vertebral bodies at the margins of the corpectomy, providing for further stability and promoting adequate fusion as well as preventing dislodgement of the bone graft.

Cervical radiculopathy signs and symptoms typically include pins-and-needles tingling, numbness, and/or weakness in the areas served by the affected nerve root.

C3, C4, C5, and C6 cervical vertebrae share characteristics with most of the vertebrae throughout the spine.

The cervical spine contains 7 vertebrae stacked atop each other, labeled C1 down to C7. The intervertebral discs are located between adjacent vertebral bodies.