Cervical Spine
Begin an Evaluation for Motion-Preserving Cervical Spine Surgery
If you have a cervical disc herniation or degenerative disc disease causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness, there are often effective surgical options that do not require spinal fusion.
Two commonly used motion-preserving approaches include:
Cervical disc replacement, and
Posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy, which relieves nerve compression without removing the disc or placing an implant
Published research has shown that, in appropriately selected patients, cervical disc replacement can result in durable symptom relief and lower re-operation rates compared with fusion. In many other situations, posterior decompression techniques can relieve neurologic compression while preserving both the disc and spinal motion. Dr. Gollogly is a recognized expert on endoscopic posterior cervical decompressions.
Experience and Approach
In Monterey, California, Dr. Sohrab Gollogly performs a high volume of outpatient cervical spine procedures each year, including cervical disc replacement and posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy. The goal in each case is to relieve nerve compression while preserving normal spinal motion whenever possible.
Not every patient is a candidate for these procedures. Proper selection depends on:
Careful review of MRI imaging
Correlation between anatomy and symptoms
Consideration of long-term spinal mechanics
Start With an MRI-Based Review
Care in our practice begins with a secure online intake and MRI review, not an immediate commitment to surgery.
By completing the form below, you allow us to:
Review your symptoms and medical history
Obtain secure electronic access to your MRI
Perform a personal imaging review by Dr. Gollogly
You will receive a clear explanation of:
Whether cervical disc replacement or posterior decompression is appropriate
Whether fusion can reasonably be avoided
What options make sense for your specific condition
Request a Cervical Spine Evaluation
Complete the Secure Online Form to Begin
This process is designed to provide clarity before decisions and ensure that motion-preserving options are considered whenever appropriate.
Cervical Disc Replacement
STEP 1
Contact us and upload your MRI scan.
If you have an MRI scan and are considering cervical spine surgery, we can provide you with an easy, informative, and expert digital consultation. Complete the form on this page and you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your MRI scan so that Sohrab Gollogly MD can review it for you.
STEP 2
Receive a digital interpretation of your MRI scan.
Dr. Gollogly will review your MRI scan and send you a link to a digital narration of your MRI scan explaining what the MRI scan shows and what the surgical options are. For an example of what a digital narration of an MRI scan looks like, click here.
STEP 3
Take care of the details.
You will have all the time you need to digest and understand the information in the digital narration of your MRI scan and share it with your family members. Once you’ve decided what you want to do, we will set up a call and take care of the details associated with insurance authorization and scheduling.
Your time is valuable and knowledge is important.
Medical care can be time consuming and frustrating and many patients feel like they just don’t get enough time with the doctor. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Gollogly has developed a system for helping patients understand exactly what their MRI scan shows, why they are having pain, and what the options for treatment are. The process of having a cervical disc replacement in Monterey, California is summarized here in this series of videos.
