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Artificial disk replacement is a surgery used to relieve back pain. Disk replacement surgery replaces an intervertebral disk with a mechanical device.
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What surgery is needed for a cervical disc replacement?
Surgery for a cervical disc replacement entails removal of the a portion of the cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc. This procedure is typically done in one surgery and is known as fusion surgery.
Does insurance cover disc replacement?
Unfortunately, insurance companies often consider artificial disc replacement as experimental surgery. Experimental techniques are generally not covered by insurance. Check your policy for details.
You have herniated disc of c5c6c7.If you have to get one you.Would prefer an artificial disc instead of bone fusion If possible what type of artificial disc is suitable for me.?
no artificial discs! my mom had one in her back and it slipped and she had to rush for an emergency surgery and then had fusion, which is fine.
What is the 5 year success rate for disk replacement surgery?
Currently, artificial disc replacement is considered experimental and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most of the research that has been conducted on artificial discs has been carried out in Europe. Different models have been developed, but the most widely used and known artificial disc is the LINK SB Charite III prosthesis made by Waldemar Link GmbH & Company, Hamburg, Germany. The model consists of two metal metallic plates that have teeth to anchor the implant between the bones or vertebral bodies. Between the two plates is a rubber core made up of polyethylene that allows for motion. In order to avoid complications that may arise from artificial disc replacement surgery, careful selection of patients by the surgeon is critical. At present, it is thought that the best candidates for spinal disc replacement are adults with a one level symptomatic degenerative disc. Patients whose bone may not be as strong due to aging, or some other bone disorder, may develop problems if the implant settles into the "soft" bone. Therefore, these individuals are not considered optimal candidates for this type of procedure. Since there can be movement of the implant, patients with a slippage of one vertebra on another (termed "spondylolisthesis") are also not considered candidates for artificial disc replacement. Based on the current research, the clinical diagnoses that seem the most fitting for artificial disc replacement include symptomatic degenerative disc disease and post-discectomy syndrome. Post-discectomy syndrome is persistent back pain following previous surgery to remove a herniated disc. Patients may also not improve following the procedure and may require additional surgery. Finally, like joint replacement surgery, artificial implants may fail over time due to wear of the materials and loosening of the implants. Therefore, long term studies that track the life span of the implants are needed.
Is there an artificial gallbladder?
There is no artificial gallbladder that can act as a replacement for the human gallbladder.
You were hurt on 52206 you were 22 when it happen you hurt your back had to have surgery and get and ADR artificial disc replacement you also went through a bunch of test to get to that point?
What happen if the uterus liagment is demange?
Back disc replacement surgery?
What about it
Why artificial pacemaker replacement is required?
Replacement is required in order to replace the battery.
Why you are having so much pain on the bottom of your left foot after you had an artificial disc replacement?
because you are a freak. you have no freinds, no family and no one loves u. u stink of p*** and smell like S***. told.
I would like the name of a neurosurgeon in Dothan Al area that does lumbar disc replacement?
Dr. Nicholas Voss is a neurosurgeon in Dothan Al for lumbar disc replacement
What are the main risks for artificial disk replacement?
There are a few risks to artificial disk replacement. The most important risk is that their could be a problem with the spinal column accepting the disk.
The surgical placement of an artificial joint is known as?
The surgical placement of an artificial joint is known as a joint replacement.
