2009-09-25 12:23:39 - Spinal Disc Replacement While hip and knee joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty has grown increasingly common since its advent in the early 1960s with a high degree of patient satisfaction, spine arthroplasty (or artificial disc replacement)..

Spinal Disc Replacement Surgery In India


Spinal Disc Replacement

While hip and knee joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty has grown increasingly common since its advent in the early 1960s with a high degree of patient satisfaction, spine arthroplasty (or artificial disc replacement) has not been a viable option in the United States until recently


An Alternative to Traditional Spinal Fusion

Age, genetics and everyday wear-and-tear of routine activities eventually can contribute to damage and degeneration of the discs that cushion the bones of the spine (the vertebrae). To treat degenerative disc disease, doctors usually begin with conservative (nonsurgical) medical treatment. When conservative therapy fails, other approaches, possibly including surgery, may be recommended.


Spinal fusion,

however, has well known potential disadvantages, including : -

* Loss of motion and flexibility
* Permanently altered motion characteristics and biomechanics
* Potential for accelerated degeneration of the discs above and below the fused level that can lead to more pain and the need for more surgery


How a Disc Is Replaced

Surgeons at the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center are at the forefront of development and evaluation of a safe and effective artificial disc. The evolution for hip and knee replacement has taken more than 40 years to reach its current stage of technology in materials, design and technique. Although the idea of an artificial disc is not new


Bryan Cervical Artificial Disc

The surgical procedure to implant a Bryan cervical artificial disc is similar in approach and technique to traditional cervical spine surgery that has been used for more than five decades. A small incision.


Charite Lumbar Artificial Disc

Charité SB-III lumbar artificial disc replacement is performed by a team of fellowship-trained surgeons who have different areas of expertise. The first step of the surgery is to make a small incision low on the abdomen below the navel. This is done by a special surgeon and is designed to spare the muscles any unneeded damage and safely move away nearby blood vessels and organs.






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