UC San Diego Health has become the first health system in the world to perform an anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant tailored to a patient’s anatomy, according to an ...

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

Several types of neck surgery can help treat conditions of the upper spine, such as herniated disc and spinal stenosis. Learn more.

Posterior cervical foraminotomy—Your spine surgeon removes the bone or disc pieces. They don’t join the spinal bones. They make an incision on the back of your neck during the posterior approach. A ...

Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy is usually caused by wear and tear on your spine—also known as degenerative spine disease. This condition typically affects people ages 50 or older. The most ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — UC San Diego Health made history last month during an anterior cervical spine surgery. The health ...

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in the world to perform an anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient's unique anatomy.