
Prof. Dr. Sinan KAHRAMAN
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery
Prof. Dr. Sinan KAHRAMAN achieves successful outcomes by performing treatments safely with his expert team.
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical disc herniation is a condition in which the discs in the neck region compress the spinal cord or nerve roots, resulting in severe arm pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of strength.
How Is Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery Performed?
In patients with persistent pain and advanced loss of strength, open discectomy or minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries can be performed.
What Are the Advantages of Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery?
The patient’s pain and strength loss complaints are eliminated. Patients can return to their daily lives within 7 to 10 days after the surgery.
Postoperative Process After Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery
Depending on the type of surgery, the hospital stay may range from 2 to 6 days. Patients typically return to daily life within 2 weeks and can resume sports activities by the third month.

He graduated from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Between 2004 and 2010, he completed his residency training in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Prof. Dr. Sinan KAHRAMAN

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Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery: Details and Recovery Process
Cervical disc herniation surgery is a surgical procedure performed to treat symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness caused by herniated discs in the cervical spine. This operation is typically recommended when other treatment methods have failed and the patient’s quality of life is significantly affected.
How Is Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery Performed?
Cervical disc herniation surgery is performed using microsurgical techniques and is typically carried out under general anesthesia. The type of surgery may vary depending on the location of the herniation and the patient’s symptoms. The most common procedures include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and microsurgical discectomy.
Postoperative Recovery Process
The recovery process after cervical disc herniation surgery varies depending on the patient’s overall health and the type of surgery performed. Patients can usually stand up a few hours after the operation, and most are discharged within one day.
During the first few weeks, it is important for patients to limit neck movements and use protective neck braces recommended by their doctor. Physiotherapy plays a key role in strengthening the muscles and improving neck mobility. The full recovery process typically takes 4–6 weeks, although some patients may require a longer time to fully recover.
Benefits of Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery
Cervical disc herniation surgery significantly reduces severe pain, numbness, and weakness experienced by patients. After surgery, patients can perform daily activities more comfortably and regain their functionality. Additionally, a successful procedure relieves nerve root compression, helping to prevent long-term nerve damage.























