When a disc deteriorates, it can cause pain that can prevent you from doing your daily activities. Wear and tear and aging are factors that contribute to the damage and degeneration of discs. Damaged discs can lead to numbness, weakness, and tingling sensations in the arms or legs. Initially, damaged discs are treated with nonsurgical
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How is artificial disc replacement done?
An artificial disc replacement is a surgery that aims to correct problems with the discs in the spine. Your spine is made up of vertebrae that stack on top of each other to form a canal in which the spinal cord sits. Discs exist between the vertebrae to function as a cushion for the bones
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Your spine is a complex and critical part of your body. Running from the base of your skull to your pelvis, it serves as a flexible yet sturdy pillar that supports your body’s weight and protects your spinal cord. Between each bony vertebra of your spine are tough ligaments called discs that act as shock
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