Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure that involves removing a damaged or degenerated cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc device.

The seven bones in the neck are the cervical vertebrae. They support the head and connect it to the shoulders and body.

Cervical laminoplasty is a surgical technique that removes pressure from the spinal cord in the neck.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a serious, polio-like illness that affects the spinal cord.

Adult scoliosis occurs when the spine curves abnormally to the left or right.

In spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place.

Arachnoiditis is a debilitating condition characterized by severe stinging and burning pain and neurologic problems.

Technically, spondylosis is a form of arthritis—spinal osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis) to be exact.

Replacing a damaged disc with an artificial disc can reduce pain in the neck or lower back.

An artificial disc (also called a disc replacement, disc prosthesis or spine arthroplasty device) is a device that is implanted into the spine to imitate the functions of a normal disc (carry load and allow motion).