cervical arthrodesis

Cervical arthrodesis is a surgical procedure to permanently join two or more neck vertebrae (bones in your spine) to stabilize the spine, often to relieve pain or improve function. During the procedure, the surgeon removes damaged or problematic tissue and then uses bone grafts, screws, or plates to fuse the vertebrae together, encouraging them to grow into one solid bone over time. This helps prevent movement that causes pain or nerve compression. The goal is to create a stable, pain-free neck while maintaining as much motion as possible.