What it is
After cervical decompression or fusion, the wound, swallowing, neurological function and gradual return of neck and arm use are monitored.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Temporary swallowing difficulty after an anterior approach
- Residual arm numbness or weakness requiring monitoring
Video
No video has been added for this condition yet.
Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes after Cervical Spine Surgery: Narrative Review.
Literature review · 2024
After Surgery
When should the medical team be contacted?
Fever or wound discharge, wound opening, new one-sided leg swelling, difficulty breathing, chest pain, a cold limb, progressive weakness, deformity or sudden loss of function require immediate contact with the medical team or emergency services.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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