This degeneration can cause pain, numbness, tingling and weakness from the pressure on the spinal nerves. Herniation of disc material results in nerve root pressure and irritation. Stenosis limits room in the foramen creating nerve root and spinal cord pressure. Cervical Deformity Patients with a deformity in their cervical spine, such as hyperlordosis or swan neck deformity, may benefit from surgery to straighten and stabilize the spine. Injury Since the neck is so flexible it is vulnerable to injury.
Some injuries can cause a fracture and or dislocation of the cervical vertebra.
In a severe injury the spinal cord may also be damaged. Patients with a fracture, especially with spinal cord damage, undergo surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and stabilize the spine. As with any operation, there are risks involved with cervical spine surgery. Any of these complications may lead to more surgery. Other complications may include phlebitis in your legs, blood clots in the lungs or urinary problems.