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How effective are disc replacement options in lumbar spine? cervical spine?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

See below: They are safe and effective and have similar results as the clasSic ACDF their advantages over the fusion are theoretical in my opinion the Acdf has a 95% chance at relieving arm pain neither are neck pain procedures , both do a good job relieving arm pain from pinched neck nerves early adopters of new technology can be surprised by outcomes since they are not as well studied without long term

Answered 3/2/2015

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