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Semi-Elective Cervical Disc Replacements for Cervical Myelopathy: A Qualitative Study.
Simon D Taylor-Robinson1, Guglielmo Trovato2
1Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|November 12, 2021
Summary
Cervical disc prolapse can cause severe symptoms. A patient
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Cervical disc prolapse presents with pain, numbness, and weakness.
- Treatment options include conservative management (physiotherapy, gabapentin) or surgery (foraminotomy, disc replacement).
Observation:
- A medically qualified patient experienced a three-level cervical disc prolapse.
- The patient underwent a challenging and solitary post-surgical recovery.
Findings:
- Despite recovery difficulties, the patient preferred active surgical decompression over non-interventional methods.
- Patient perspective on surgical outcomes for cervical disc prolapse is underexplored in literature.
Implications:
- Highlights the patient's preference for surgical intervention despite recovery challenges.
- Underscores the need for more patient-reported data in cervical disc prolapse management.
- Informs clinical decision-making by incorporating patient-centered outcomes.
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