Cervical myelopathy is a progressive neurologic condition caused by compression of the spinal cord within the cervical spine. As the spinal canal narrows, pressure on the delicate spinal cord disrupts communication between the brain and the body, affecting strength, coordination, and balance.
For many people, spine pain is not just uncomfortable. It changes how you move through the day, how you sleep, and what you avoid. When symptoms persist despite a thoughtful course of conservative care, surgery may become part of the discussion. In Yorba Linda and throughout Orange County, minimally invasive spine surgery can offer a way to address certain structural problems while limiting disruption to surrounding tissues. Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon at UCI Health with fellowship training through the Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship, and his approach centers on careful indications, clear explanations, and recovery planning that is realistic for each patient.
Advances in spine surgery are often defined by incremental refinements that improve precision, safety, and long-term decision-making. Implant materials are one such refinement. While titanium implants remain a durable and widely used standard in spinal fusion, carbon fiber–reinforced polymer instrumentation has emerged as a meaningful alternative in select clinical settings.
We are proud to share that Dr. Hao-Hua Wu has been selected as a Southern California Super Doctors Rising Star 2026, a distinction published by Super Doctors Magazine.
Spine conditions often evolve gradually, with symptoms that become part of daily life long before a surgical discussion occurs. Patients in Orange County frequently seek care for persistent back pain, neck pain, or neurologic symptoms that raise understandable concerns about long-term function.
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