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When a Des Moines Work Injury Requires a Cervical Fusion (Part A)

If you have sustained a spinal injury in a workplace accident, a cervical spinal fusion may be needed to treat your condition. Fortunately, you may be able to file an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim to receive benefits for your Des Moines work injury. These benefits may cover your cervical spinal fusion as well as a percentage of your average weekly income.

When is cervical spine fusion necessary?

A cervical spine fusion may be necessary if you were involved in an accident that caused a Des Moines work injury to the vertebrae in your neck. This fusion stabilizes your neck and prevents a fracture from damaging your spinal cord. Injuries to your spinal cord could cause paralysis.

What is a cervical spinal fusion?

Cervical spinal fusion is a type of surgery that fuses spinal cord bones in your neck to avoid further injury and relieve pain symptoms. This surgery can be performed in a number of different ways, depending on your Des Moines work injury.

One method of performing a cervical spinal fusion is to take a bone graft from another part of your body or a bone bank. This bone is then placed between the vertebrae to stimulate new bone growth. Artificial materials may also be used for fusion. The surgeon can even use a metal implant to hold the vertebrae together while the new bone is growing.

In some cases, the entire vertebra may be removed so the surgeon can then fuse the spine. He or she may also choose to remove a spinal disc and fuse the adjacent vertebrae. Screwing metal plates into the bone to join the adjacent vertebrae may be another option.

As you can imagine, cervical spinal fusion is an expensive medical treatment. By filing an Iowa Workers' compensation claim, you can receive compensation for the surgery needed to treat your Des Moines work injury. Contact an Iowa lawyer who can work with your doctor and/or surgeon to collect the necessary documents that detail your diagnosis and treatment.

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