The Problems with Spinal Fusion in the Neck
admin2022-06-14T17:34:38+00:00By Sanjay Jatana, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
The Risks and Challenges of Artificial Disc in the Low Back
admin2020-01-08T17:37:42+00:00While there are risks of any surgery, one should be especially cautious when it comes to operating on the spine. If you are faced with a back issue, no matter how simple or complex the issue may be, it is smart to get a second opinion before surgery if [read more]
What is Adjacent Segment Disease and Why is it Important?
admin2020-01-13T17:42:23+00:00Between the vertebrae are discs that act as shock absorbers and allow your neck to move freely side to side and forward and backward. Over time, or after an injury, these discs can break down, lose their height and have less of a cushioning effect. They can also rupture [read more]
What You Need to Know About Herniated Discs
admin2020-03-19T17:04:47+00:00The spine is composed of many vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Between these bones are discs, which act as shock absorbers. The shock-absorbing discs resemble jelly donuts, each having a jelly-like center. As we age, the discs naturally become less flexible and more brittle. Normal disc degeneration [read more]
How Long Does an Artificial Disc Last?
admin2020-01-08T17:37:42+00:00Artificial 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. Many [read more]
How Does a Surgeon Select an Artificial Disc Implant?
admin2021-01-14T20:24:20+00:00When talking about artificial disc replacement it is important to recognize that there is a huge difference between lumbar disc replacement (low back) and cervical disc replacement (neck). Many spine surgeons are more cautious about lumbar disc replacement than cervical disc replacement for the following reasons: In the lumbar [read more]
Lumbar Disc Replacement vs Cervical Disc Replacement?
admin2022-06-14T17:32:40+00:00By Maahir Haque, M.D.
Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon
Pros and Cons of Artificial Disc Replacement
admin2020-01-08T17:37:43+00:00If you’ve been told you have a herniated disc in your neck or low back, the natural thing would be to go to the Internet to learn your treatment options. You may also have been told you need a spinal fusion to permanently fix the herniated disc. Many people though [read more]
About the centers listed in the Centers for Artificial Disc directory
admin2021-01-14T17:44:29+00:00According to Dartmouth Medical Atlas which does extensive research on spine surgery, there is tremendous variation in the rate of spine surgery in the U.S. with some regions having 3 spine surgeries per 1,000 population, while other regions have 8 spine surgeries per 1,000 population. Secondly, there are regional [read more]
What to Look for in a Spine Surgeon
admin2021-01-14T17:35:19+00:00There are tremendous advances taking place in medicine today, but in order to benefit from them, the healthcare consumer must take an active role. The best healthcare will not find you — you have to seek it out. While the United States offers the highest standard of healthcare in [read more]