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Can cervical degenerative discs be replaced if you have severe osteoporosis, and if not, why not, and if so, what risks for future?
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Failure: Having poor bone quality can lead to failure of the device. This should be discussed with you spine surgeon.
Answered 2/28/2014
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Not a good idea: There is specific indications that will make it ok for disc replacement. Osteoporosis will significantly increase chance of failure of fixation of the disc replacement which is usually either a keel, or screw, or components that rely on bony ingrowth. There are much better treatment options than disc replacement in this patient population. Ask you spine surgeon.
Answered 9/2/2015
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