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Disc replacement
The cervical or lumbar spine it is the surgical replacement of a poorly functioning intervertebral disc with an artificial one so that motion is maintained. There are a variety of these implants available in terms of there mechanics, materials, and design.
Dr. Thomas Dowling reviewed this
42 year experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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What is the definition or description of: disc replacement?
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Can you provide some advice for someone who's had disc replacement?
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Which is the best solution for disc replacement, in case the disc is to damaged and needs to be removed?
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What happens after artificial disc replacement?
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What does an artificial disc replacement entail?
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When could an artificial disc replacement be used?
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Is spine fusing a better option than disc replacement?
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Will x-stop work in place of an artificial disc replacement?
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What are the indications for having an artificial disc replacement?
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How safe is fusion after artificial disc replacement and is it effective?
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Can you provide some advice for someone who's had disc replacement surgery?
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What all must I do the week before artificial disc replacement surgery?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is it possible that delaying disc replacement surgery cause me to become crippled?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Can i return to doing mat and Pilates apparatus after total cerv disc replacement? This is important to me.
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A 38-year old asked:
What is a cervical disc replacement with fusion?
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What's artificial disc replacement surgery rehab?
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Has any one had spinal disc replacement and what was used?
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What patients can undergo artificial disc replacement surgery?
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How is a cervical artificial disc replacement surgery performed?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Is cervical disc replacement still considered experimental or is it accepted practice?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Is a 2 level cervical artificial disc replacement safe and effective? What is the longevity of the disc? How long has it been FDA approved?
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A 55-year old female asked:
Neck pain 2 years. Tingling R hand. No weakness.Tried steroid facet jab. No luck.Doc said disc replacement won't help with neck pain. Suggested fusion?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is cervical disc replacement surgery?
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What do I need to do before going in for cervical disc replacement surgery?
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A 42-year old asked:
What is a cervical disc replacement and fusion with titanium plates and screws?
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A 53-year old female asked:
I do desk work at the office. How long after a neck disc replacement surgery can I resume work?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I had a double disc replacement in my neck 4 weeks ago, I am now having bad vertigo. Can this be related?
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A 30-year old asked:
Has anybody had a cervical disc replacement and fusion with plates and screws? Would he be permanently stiff?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I had a L5 s-1 disc replacement 8months ago and I am still having a lot of discomfort and a deep burning feeling deep in the bone, is that normal?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is a lumbar disc replacement?
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