This is one of the most frequent and crucial questions we encounter is about artificial disc replacement. While it’s not suitable for everyone, it can be a life-changing solution for the right candidates.
These are the miss informations out there and why!
You might be a candidate if:
“Your MRI reveals damage limited to one or two discs.”
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!
“Nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy, medication, or injections haven’t helped.”
Not a requirement!
Even if non-surgical treatments and even micro surgeries have helped your discs are still degenerating and early intervention may be the best option.
“You need to be active, under 60, and don’t have severe spinal deformities or instability.”
The 60 limit is only an FDA guideline, we regularly do disc replacement on patients over 60 with good outcomes.
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.
You deserve better!
Contact us to begin your journey of healing.
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.
Why wait, you deserve Quality of Life now!