Posterior cervical foramenotomy is a minimally-invasive procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves. The procedure involves enlarging the space around the nerve roots and removing any pieces of the disc that are pinching the nerve. The whole disc isn’t removed, only the portion that is pinching the nerve root.
The key benefits of posterior cervical foramenotomy include:

• Pain relief
• Faster recovery time due to minimal invasion
• Improved range of painless motion
• No spinal fusion is required

Why Choose The Spine Center?
Minimally-invasive surgical solutions are The Spine Center’s specialty. Dr. Siddiqui offers the latest, most advanced minimally-invasive procedures to help patients enjoy a life free from back and neck pain. Why do we prefer minimally invasive spine surgery over traditional back surgery? It’s simple. Patients who undergo minimally-invasive surgery often enjoy:

• Faster recovery time
• Less post-op pain
• Little to no scarring
• Decreased need for post-op pain meds

How it Works
The posterior cervical foramenotomy procedure typically goes like this:

• The spine surgeon enters from the back of the neck
• Portions of the disc that are pressing on the nerve root are removed
• No spinal fusion is required

Are You a Candidate for Posterior Cervical Discectomy?
Let Dr. Siddiqui and The Spine Center discover the source of your spinal pain and provide treatment options for reducing your pain. Call 1.866.MY.SPINE (697-7463) or CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment today!