Cervical spine surgery is one of Dr. Zaidi's primary surgical interests. He treats nerve and spinal cord compression in the neck using decompression and fusion techniques tailored to each patient's anatomy and the levels involved.
Cervical spine anatomy
Suggested: lateral view of the cervical spine (C1–C7) showing a herniated disc compressing a nerve root.
MRI and CT review to localize the compressed level(s) and plan the surgical approach.
Removing the disc or bone tissue compressing the spinal cord or nerve root.
Fusion or instrumentation as needed to restore stability at the treated level.
Monitored recovery with a focus on early, safe mobilization.
ACDF construct
Suggested: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) construct showing plate and screw placement.
Real-time intraoperative imaging for precise instrumentation placement.
Robotic guidance for screw trajectory accuracy in select cases.
Soft-tissue-sparing bone cutting near the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Individual recovery varies by procedure complexity, overall health, and adherence to post-operative guidance. Discuss your specific timeline during consultation.
I had a bulging disc in my neck. He got me in quickly for an MRI and suggested surgery. Same-day surgery went well. Very little scarring and hardly any after surgery pain or discomfort.Perry M. · Google review
After my surgery for a pinched nerve I could barely believe it. The pain was gone and no more tingling in my hands.Sandi M. · Google review
Dr. Zaidi was very informative about my dad’s neck surgery (C3–C4, no complications). He explained everything before the surgery, had the nurses call me to ensure me that everything went well, and he talked to me after the surgery.Shundra B. · Google review
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