Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a surgical procedure that involves removing a damaged or degenerative disc and replacing it with an artificial one. This surgery can improve spinal function by restoring the ability of discs to absorb shock and keep the spine flexible. In addition, ADR can also relieve pain and improve the range of
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How Long Do Artificial Discs Last?
Some medical conditions and diseases may damage your spinal discs or the cushioning between your vertebrae. It can cause pain and affect your mobility and body functions. Fortunately, patients can receive artificial disc replacements to relieve their symptoms and improve their quality of life. However, before getting artificial disc replacements, it is necessary to know
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Artificial disc replacement is one of the most promising surgical options to relieve neck and back pain due to disc disease. An artificial disc is a device that functions like your natural disc but is made of metal, ceramics, or other material. If you’re contemplating artificial disc replacement surgery, collecting information about artificial discs and
Read MoreWhat Conditions Do Artificial Discs Treat?
As we age, nearly everyone experiences discomfort or pain in the lower back, leading to chronic pain and limited mobility. Suppose anti-inflammatory medications or non-surgical procedures such as epidurals, hot/cold therapy, facet blocks, and physical therapy are not working. In that case, your doctor may introduce you to artificial discs. Doctors use artificial discs to
Read MoreCommon Questions about Artificial Discs and Their Implants
Choosing to undergo replacement surgery is not an easy and single decision but a journey you take with your spine surgeon after considering all the essential aspects. Every person’s reason to undergo artificial disc replacement surgery may differ but the ultimate goal is to relieve your pain and regain lost mobility. Knowing that some artificial
Read MoreHow Can Artificial Discs Help Me?
Gone are the days when you had to choose between one of the few available treatment options for your disc disease or back pain. The main “default” solution used to be spinal fusion surgery, in which the injured or degenerated disc was removed altogether, and the adjacent vertebrae had to fuse together in order to
Read MoreAm I A Good Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery?
According to an estimate, 8 out of 10 American adults experience chronic back pain at some point in their life. This chronic back pain can be caused by various spinal conditions, including osteoporosis, bulging or herniated disc, fractured vertebrae, and compressed spinal nerves. Suppose you suffer severe back pain and conservative treatment and physical therapy
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Getting Artificial Discs
The spine has a relatively soft disc between each set of two adjacent vertebrae, and these discs serve to provide your back with flexibility while also preventing the vertebrae bones from rubbing against each other. Over time or due to injury, a disc can develop reduced integrity – and this can reduce or eliminate the
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Your spine supports your head and the entire upper torso. It’s also the channel that houses the spinal cord, which is the part of your central nervous system that connects your brain to the rest of your body – and which can cause severe disability if damaged. Spine-related conditions and injuries can make it very
Read MoreA Guide to Disc Replacement Procedure
If you have cervical or lumbar degenerative disc disease and are suffering from chronic pain and functional limitations that no longer respond to conservative interventions, your surgeon will likely recommend an artificial disc replacement to provide you with effective, long-term relief. Check out this brief guide to learn what to anticipate before, during, and after
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