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The Spine and Orthopedic Institute

Patient Education

Cervical Spine Surgery - Dr. Deborah Blades, M.D.

Deborah Blades

What is the most common type of spine surgery?

When is surgery typically offered to a patient?

What is the anterior approach for the cervical spine?

Is there non-operative treatment available?

What are the risks associated with the procedure?

Is there risk of paralysis?

What pre-operative testing is required?

How soon can a patient be back to work after surgery?

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Dr. Blades - What is the most common type of spinal surgery? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - When is surgery typically offered to a patient? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - What is the anterior approach for the cervical spine? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - Is there non-operative treatment available? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - What are the risk associated with this procedure? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - Is there risk of paralysis? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - What pre-operative testing is required? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

Dr. Blades - How soon can a patient be back to work after surgery? from Ironprince Films on Vimeo.

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