Relieving Neck Pain & Restoring Mobility
Expert management of age-related neck wear, bone spurs, and nerve compression. Dr. Arun Saroha offers comprehensive surgical and non-surgical solutions in Goa.
Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal discs in your neck. As the discs dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs). For patients in Goa, this condition can lead to chronic neck pain, stiffness, and in some cases, compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Most people over age 60 have some degree of cervical spondylosis, but not everyone experiences symptoms. When pain becomes persistent or neurological signs (like hand weakness) appear, seeking expert neurosurgical advice in Goa is crucial. Dr. Arun Saroha focuses on restoring the space for your nerves and stabilizing the spinal structure to ensure long-term comfort and safety.
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Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear and tear affecting the cervical spine (neck). It causes degenerative changes in discs and joints, leading to neck pain, stiffness, and sometimes nerve compression (radiculopathy) in Goa patients.
Common symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, headaches, numbness or tingling in arms/hands, weakness in muscles, and in severe cases, difficulty walking or balancing due to spinal cord compression (myelopathy).
Radiculopathy is nerve root compression causing arm pain, numbness, and weakness. Myelopathy is spinal cord compression causing leg weakness, gait imbalance, and bowel/bladder issues — a more serious condition requiring urgent evaluation.
ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) is the most common surgery for cervical spondylosis. Dr. Saroha accesses the spine through the front of the neck, removes the damaged disc, and fuses the vertebrae with a cage and plate for stability.
Yes. Cervical disc replacement preserves natural neck motion and is ideal for younger patients without significant arthritis. Dr. Saroha will determine candidacy based on your MRI findings and bone quality.
Most patients from Goa are discharged within 24–48 hours and return to desk work in 2–3 weeks. Fusion patients may wear a soft collar for 4–6 weeks. Full recovery typically takes 8–12 weeks.
Like all surgeries, there are risks, but ACDF is one of the safest spinal procedures with very high success rates. Dr. Saroha uses microsurgical techniques and intraoperative monitoring to minimize risks for Goa patients.
Temporary hoarseness and mild difficulty swallowing can occur due to surgical retraction but typically resolve within days to weeks. Permanent effects are extremely rare with Dr. Saroha's precise technique.