Surgical treatment of cervical spine disc herniation

For several months I suffered from severe neck pain that radiated into my right shoulder and arm. Gradually, numbness in my fingers and weakness in my hand appeared. Medication, physiotherapy and nerve blocks gave only short-term relief. After the consultation, Professor Fishchenko explained the cause of my symptoms in detail and proposed surgery to decompress the nerve root.

My biggest worry was the possible complications, but the operation went well. When I woke up, the pain in my arm was almost gone. The next day I was already walking on my own, and soon I was discharged home. The numbness in my fingers decreased gradually during rehabilitation.

I sincerely thank Professor Yakov Vitaliyovych and the whole team for their professionalism, calm attitude and attentive post-operative care.

I came in because of a cervical disc herniation and unbearable pain in my left arm. I couldn’t sleep properly, work at the computer, or even hold ordinary objects. What frightened me most was that my arm was starting to grow weak.

Professor Fishchenko carefully reviewed my MRI, examined me, and clearly explained the possible treatment options. After the surgery, the pain that had tormented me for many weeks decreased significantly. During the first few days I felt some discomfort in the surgical area, but it was quite tolerable.

I am especially grateful for the attentiveness of the whole team and their clear recovery guidance. I am now gradually returning to my normal life, and my only regret is that I put off seeing a surgeon for so long.

Because of a herniation in my cervical spine, my neck and right arm hurt constantly, and my thumb and index finger were numb. I train actively in sports, so it was especially important for me not only to get rid of the pain but also to preserve the mobility of my neck as much as possible.

After the examination, I was offered removal of the damaged disc and the placement of a mobile implant. The professor explained in detail the differences between disc stabilization and disc replacement, and the possible benefits and limitations of each method.

The operation was a success. The pain in my arm disappeared almost immediately, and the sensitivity of my fingers gradually returned. Rehabilitation was supervised by the team. I am very grateful to Professor Fishchenko for his modern approach, confidence and honest attitude toward the patient.

For a long time I treated my neck pain conservatively, but over time I began to feel weakness in my hands, clumsiness in my fingers and unsteadiness when walking. After an MRI it became clear that my spinal cord was compressed and that further delaying surgery could be dangerous.

Professor Fishchenko calmly explained the situation, showed me the problem areas on the scans and answered all my questions. I underwent decompression of the cervical spine with stabilization. After the operation I began to get up and walk quite quickly. The recovery of my hand function happened gradually, but within a few weeks I noticed that I could hold objects and handle everyday tasks more confidently.

I thank the professor and all the medical staff for their care, professionalism and support throughout the entire treatment.

I came to Professor Fishchenko with severe pain in my neck and left arm. The pain kept me from sleeping, and because of the weakness in my arm it became hard for me to drive and work. At first I was very afraid of neck surgery, but after the consultation I understood exactly how the procedure would go and what to expect from recovery.

I underwent surgery to remove the herniation and place an interbody cage. As soon as I woke up, I felt that the acute pain in my arm was gone. The next day I walked on my own, and after discharge I continued my recovery following the rehabilitation specialist’s recommendations.

I am grateful to Professor Yakov Vitaliyovych and his team for their confidence, humane attitude and well-organized work. For me, this was a return to a normal life.