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Surgical intervention may be required for very severe cases of neck osteoarthritis. The procedures may involve removal of bone, osteophytes (bone spurs), or disc tissue which is compressing nerves of the spinal cord. Cervical fusion, or fusing the discs in the cervical region of the spine, may help stabilize the neck.
The goal of cervical spine surgery is to relieve the pain and resolve the underlying problem. This is often done through nerve decompression surgery. Decompression procedures work by removing any tissue pressing against the spinal cord or nerve, or by creating more space for the nerve tissue to remain unobstructed.