Neck Pain: Can it be Treated with Surgery?

Back to the question: to fuse or not to fuse? Ultimately, this is a very personal decision that the person with the neck pain has to consider carefully. Weighing the risks with potential benefits is very important. In order to realize the "potential" for success, one must evaluate the type of problem and the health of the individual. Because there is no guarantee, surgery is really a gamble no matter how it is sliced. Sometimes gambles payoff, sometimes they do not. Ultimately, the answer to the question is dependent on what you are willing to lose.