Nerve pressure in the neck from a disc herniation or spurs can cause arm pain,numbness, and weakness. The team has expertise in surgery to remove the nerve pressure and either fuse or replace the disc.
Dr. Licina has performed 175 cervical fusions from 2018 to 2023
- 87% of patients report significant improvement in disability
- 96% of patients report significant relief of arm pain
Number of cervical fusions performed each year
Changes in disability post cervical fusion
151
13%
1%
86%
- Improved
- Unchanged
- Poor
Changes in arm pain post cervical fusion
151
8%
1%
91%
- Improved
- Unchanged
- Poor