Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
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Orthopaedic Care |
What is Cervical disc replacement?
Cervical disc replacement also known as total disc arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a damaged or degenerated cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc device.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Cervical Disc Replacement?
Any patient with symptomatic cervical disc disease who fails to improve with conservative therapeutic modalities is an ideal candidate for cervical disc replacement.
Which material is the artificial disc made of?
The artificial disc is generally made from different types of materials, including a mixture of medical-grade titanium, polyurethane, and cobalt chromium.
What are the Benefits of Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?
- Protective effect on adjacent disc degeneration
- No bone grafting needed
- Lower incidence of non-union or pseudoarthrosis
- Very short post-operative stay in the hospital: The patient may be discharged on the same day or the next morning after surgery.
- Short recovery period: Post-operatively, most patients can perform light duties within 1 or 2 weeks of surgery and full duties may be performed within 6 weeks following surgery.
- Shortened immobilization: Cervical collar immobilization is needed only for the first few days after surgery, unlike the 4to6weeksprescribedafterfusionsurgery.
- Negligible pain: Pain is usually minimal and disappears within 2-3 days after surgery.
