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2023 Recap: 5 Important Artificial Disc Replacement Updates

2023-12-04T21:03:46+00:00

Five year study finds artificial disc replacement is superior to anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) A recent study completed in late 2023 has found that the NuVasive Simplify Cervical Disc had superior outcomes compared to the anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) control group after five years. The study presented [read more]

2023 Recap: 5 Important Artificial Disc Replacement Updates2023-12-04T21:03:46+00:00

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Free Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement

2023-10-03T17:42:49+00:00

Austin, Texas  — If you’ve been told you have a herniated disc, you probably have been told you need a spinal fusion, which was the standard treatment for herniated discs in the neck for decades. But recent spine research studies have changed that, however, as new FDA-approved artificial disc [read more]

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Free Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement2023-10-03T17:42:49+00:00

Top-trained spine surgeons provide Patient Guide for artificial disc replacement in 2023

2023-05-24T22:01:58+00:00

If you’ve been told you have a herniated disc, you may have also been told you need a spinal fusion, which up to five years ago has been the traditional treatment for herniated discs. However, that advice for a spinal fusion — especially in the neck — no longer [read more]

Top-trained spine surgeons provide Patient Guide for artificial disc replacement in 20232023-05-24T22:01:58+00:00

How much does artificial disc replacement cost?

2023-05-25T16:23:19+00:00

Artificial disc replacement, also referred to as disc arthroplasty or total disc replacement, is an alternative to spinal fusion that involves removing a damaged disc and replacing it with an artificial implant. The artificial disc is able to retain the original bending and rotating motion of the spine. Early on health insurance companies were [read more]

How much does artificial disc replacement cost?2023-05-25T16:23:19+00:00

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Free Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement in 2022

2023-10-03T17:59:02+00:00

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If you've been told you have a herniated disc, you probably have been told you need a spinal fusion, which has been the Gold Standard treatment for herniated discs in the neck for decades. That's all changed now, however, as new artificial disc [read more]

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Free Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement in 20222023-10-03T17:59:02+00:00

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement in 2021

2023-10-03T17:53:31+00:00

AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- If you've been told you have a herniated disc, you may have also been told you need a spinal fusion, which up to recently has been the traditional treatment for herniated discs. However, that advice for a spinal fusion — especially in the neck [read more]

Top-trained Spine Surgeons Provide Patient Guide for Artificial Disc Replacement in 20212023-10-03T17:53:31+00:00

How an artificial disc works, successes and obstacles…

2023-05-24T21:37:42+00:00

An artificial disc replacement is intended to duplicate the rotation of a normal, healthy disc and retain motion in the spine, which lessens the risk of herniation at the other disc levels. Artificial discs have been used in Europe since 1987. Because of the FDA’s approval process, artificial disc [read more]

How an artificial disc works, successes and obstacles…2023-05-24T21:37:42+00:00

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – How Does It Work?

2023-03-29T18:15:24+00:00

In traditional spine surgery, the surgeon makes a three inch incision to access the herniated disc, which can disrupt ligaments and tendons making recovery longer and more painful. By contrast, a surgeon who is proficient in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery uses special tools called tubular retractors. A small 1-inch incision is made and the [read more]

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – How Does It Work?2023-03-29T18:15:24+00:00