What does an artificial disc replacement entail?

Like a fusion: Similar to a disk fusion, access to the spine is from the front. The disk is removed, the vertebrae are prepared and the disk replacement is placed in between the two vertebrae. Find a neurosurgeon or ortho spine surgeon who does many of these to achieve maximal success.

Surgery: Artificial disc replacement surgery entails removal of the the disc and restoration of normal disc space height. Once the disc is removed and the disc space is prepared appropriately and sized for the proper implant then the artificial disc replacement is inserted into the disc space. The implant is fixed to the bone by various different methods depending on the implant chosen.

Microsurgery: artificial disc replacement is a substitute for the historical standard which is disc removal and fusion. There are many factors that determine which one a person should have, but there are many advantages to disc replacement with artificial disc including early mobilization, range of motion and reduced risk of future disc problems. Seek an expert for a well done solution and best options.