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Are spinal disc able to transplant?(from dead ppl) found that china had perform to replace degenerated disc several years ago.
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Not yet: No specific approved cadaver implant is available yet.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Artificial disc: Artificial discs are a reality in the United States (us). The cervical discs are made with man made materials that are much more durable than cadaver (dead people) tissues. Artificial discs for the lumbar spine have been available in the us since 2004 but generally are not reimbursed by insurance companies because they do not outperform the lumbar fusion constructs.
Answered 9/28/2016
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