Recovery Series: Recovery Process for Cervical Disc Replacement

Dr. Kimball discusses the recovery process from cervical disc replacement surgery. Learn more about what you can expect after your surgery and how long the healing process will take.

[@kiki611978]

Thank you for the information you provided. My doctor recommended the same yes and no movements for physical therapy at home. I had cervical disc replacement 2/22/24

[@DoWork316]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@markd7762]

Is it common to have foot numbness too? I have the hand numbness on both sides and a hard time writing but also a hard time with finer motor skills with my legs.

[@alexschmidt8496]

Can you train Bjj after disc replacement surgery?

[@963ag]

What would you say about the recovery for ACDF at 4 levels- a relatively healthy 57 year old, good bmi. When would I be able to do general activities of daily living? Tasks at home? The reason I ask is that my insurance only offers limited home care, I live alone and have no family in the U.S. If I stay in rehab or an assisted facility, I could lose my disability benefits. I am worried.

[@Rollwithit699]

ACDF (anterior cervical disc fusion) surgery is a different surgical procedure than this surgeon 's topic of discussion.

[@aprilflontek]

So a year for recovery ?

[@facelen4321]

Doctor where are you located in the us. How can contact you

[@yoiashi]

can i flex or extend my neck after the surgery? i just had a cervical disc replacement 3 days ago

[@BS-qr5es]

Everything he said is complete opposite of what my surgeon said, I had 13 weeks in hard collar!

[@Rollwithit699]

For disk fusion or disc replacement with artificial disk?

[@DogHonest]

Unless you had a fusion that sounds insane.

[@MMAGUY13]

It’s November 15 November 10 I had surgery disc replacement and I still feel nerve pain going down my shoulder and arm does that mean the surgery failed and I’m going to be in pain anyway after all of this?

[@rr2775]

Did you heal better then you expected?

[@MMAGUY13]

@@rr2775 I have to get another operation. Thank you for asking.

[@johnappleseed936]

any update? i had mobi c c5/6 march 15 and still having bad nerve pain in shoulder blades arms hands

[@MMAGUY13]

@@johnappleseed936 me to pain all the time I spend my day pain management.

[@johnappleseed936]

@@MMAGUY13 how old are you? what was your injury like?

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Funny that you talk about irritation. It feels like the growing pains from childhood. It’s logical when you think about it but it is that kind of pain.

[@timvener3723]

How long before return to work typically?

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

That depends on what your job is and level of recovery.