Jack Greener, a jiu-jitsu student in California, was awarded $56 million in court on Tuesday, June 3 after being paralyzed from the neck down by his instructor in 2018.

Cervical disc replacement (CDR) involves replacing a damaged disc in your neck vertebrae with an implant. CDR is generally considered safe and effective.

Discussion The first cervical vertebrae (C1) or atlas can be anatomically divided into three parts – the anterior arch, the lateral masses and the posterior arch.

Doctors should be alert to the risks of carotid dissections and vertebral artery injuries from cervical manipulations.

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae, which are the smallest and uppermost in location within the spinal column. Together, the vertebrae support the skull, move the spine, and protect ...

In 5-year follow-up of pivotal registration trials of artificial cervical discs, investigators showed durability and cost-effectiveness. The cost per quality-adjusted life-year was less than $24,000.

NuVasive Inc. announced the launch of its new C360 cervical spine portfolio, which includes the commercial launch of its anterior plating system, according to a press release.The C360 portfolio ...