UC San Diego Health has made medical history by performing the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant. Conducted in July 2025, the procedure represents a leap ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — UC San Diego Health made history last month during an anterior cervical spine surgery. The health system became the first in the world to perform the procedure using a fully ...

UC San Diego Health performs the world’s first personalized cervical spine surgery using AI and 3D-printed implants for a patient’s unique anatomy.

UC San Diego Health pioneers world’s first AI and 3D-printed custom implant for anterior cervical spine surgery.

Cervical Spine Anatomy The cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae that are stacked atop each other. The top ring is located at the base of the skull.

Your neck muscle structure surrounds your cervical vertebrae. Various neck muscle functions range from moving your upper ribs up while inhaling to helping you make some facial expressions.

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in the world to perform an anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient's unique anatomy.