No, disc replacement surgery is not limited to two levels. While FDA approval for one and two-level procedures is common, experienced surgeons can perform multi-level disc replacements, including three or four levels, in both cervical and lumbar regions.
Elaboration:
• FDA
One and two-level procedures are generally FDA-approved, but this doesn’t restrict the possibility of multi-level replacements.
• Multi-level Disc Replacement
Surgeons can perform three or four-level disc replacements, often considered “off-label” but with experience and expertise.
• Cervical and Lumbar:
Multi-level procedures can be performed in both the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions.
• Benefits of Multi-Level:
Addressing multiple levels of degenerative disc disease can improve pain relief and mobility compared to single-level replacement.
• Candidate Considerations:
Patients with degenerative disc disease at multiple levels may be considered for multi-level disc replacement surgery.
some say “you might be a candidate if: Your MRI reveals damage limited to one or two discs.”
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• Not true!
• We often do 3 levels and combine disc replacement with spinal fusion to stabilize severe cases.
• This limitation is only in countries regulated by the FDA!
Making this diagnosis isn’t as simple as one may think. Every spine patient is unique, and so are each person’s lifestyle, pain experiences, and recovery goals. That’s why we gather a complete profile, with flexion x-rays and MRI, to truly understand your condition, not just your symptoms.
Out priority isn’t to rush you into surgery, but to ensure that if surgery is the right choice, it’s approached with expertise in the full range of options available and not influenced by regulatory bureaucracy or insurance companies profit motives.
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Our surgeons have the experience and the skills required for complex multi-level lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries and other advanced spine solutions.
“Advanced disc replacement solutions have allowed us to achieve a success rate of 99%”
Dr. Karsten-Ritter-Lang Disc Replacement Surgeon
We possess the expertise to apply our extensive experience with a diverse array of surgical options to create solutions that incorporate artificial disc replacement and other advanced techniques.
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