Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education, Nigeria
Editorial
Neck Surgery: Recovery and Risk Factors
Author(s): Dr. Benjamin Stella*
The purpose of this study was to identify the occurrence of paravertebral soft tissue swelling after ACDF with the objective of preventing potentially lethal airway obstruction after ACDF.
Neck pain is a common condition that can have many different causes. Although surgery is a potential treatment for long-term neck pain, it’s rarely the first option. In fact, many cases of neck pain will eventually go away with the right type of conservative treatments.
Conservative treatments are nonsurgical interventions aimed at reducing neck pain and improving function. Some examples of these treatments include:
• over-the-counter or prescription medications to ease pain and inflammation
• home exercises and physical therapy to help strengthen your neck, increase your range of motion, and relieve pain
• ice and heat therapy.. View More»
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