Where should I go for Disc Replacement Surgery?
Disc Replacement patients should actively seek surgeons who specialize strictly in spine surgery rather than general orthopedics or neurosurgery. BetterDiscReplacement.com gives you access to these highly specialized surgeons.
Start by specifically asking about disc replacement surgery volume versus spinal fusion surgery.
Infection control protocols can vary and hospitals that are orthopedic only clinics will have the best results.
Factors like accreditation, and hospital readmission rates also play a key role, particularly for major spinal hardware implantation.
At BetterDiscReplacement.com you will learn about Multidisciplinary hospitals that offer Disc Replacement Surgery, and also offers access to dedicated post-operative spine physical therapy, comprehensive pain management, and clear recovery protocols.
How Clinical Candidacy Dictates the Choice
While patient preference for motion preservation is strong, clinical contraindications, like insurance approval, FDA guidelines and surgeon experience often make the decision for you.
Often Spinal Fusion may be presented as “Necessary”.
Patients with osteoporosis, significant facet joint arthritis, spinal deformities, or structural instability generally may not qualify for disc replacement, making fusion the safer, proven option, yet often it is other factors that influence the recommended treatment.
When is Disc Replacement the Ideal option?
Younger, physically active patients with healthy bone structure and pain isolated to a single disc level are said to be prime candidates for Disc Replacement Surgery, while in reality most patients evaluated by our surgeons are in fact good candidates and are able to maintain mobility and reduce future surgeries.
At BetterDiscReplacement.com our commitment to quality, combined with the latest technology improvements and expertise, provides superior results in a world class patient destination.
Disc replacement surgery provides a less invasive alternative to spinal fusion surgery and protects against adjacent level degeneration.
“Advanced disc replacement solutions have allowed us to achieve a success rate of 99%”
Dr. Karsten-Ritter-Lang Disc Replacement Surgeon
“After years of suffering, I avoided spinal fusion surgery, had Disc Replacement Surgery, went to Dr. Ritter-Lang and had a wonderful result.”
“Dr. Ritter-Lang gave me a solution that I was not being offered by my doctors in the US”