One third of people over 40 suffer with degenerative disc disease, leaving them in pain and unable to function. Now, the FDA has approved an artificial disc device that can help. WATCH VIDEO
Read MoreOne-third of people over 40 suffer with degenerative disc disease, leaving them in pain and unable to function. Now the FDA has approved an artificial disc device that can help. Joy Benedict has one patient’s story. WATCH VIDEO
Read MoreLos Angeles spinal neurosurgeon Dr. Todd H. Lanman joined us live to tell us all about a new disc replacement surgery for patients suffering from cervical disc regeneration. This is a surgical procedure that involves removing a damaged or degenerated cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc device. The M6-C by Orthofix is
Read MoreOBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess long-term clinical safety and effectiveness in patients undergoing anterior cervical surgery using the Prestige LP artificial disc replacement (ADR) prosthesis to treat degenerative cervical spine disease at 2 adjacent levels compared with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Read More…
Read MoreOBJECTIVE The authors compared the efficacy and safety of arthroplasty using the Prestige LP cervical disc with those of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) at 2 adjacent levels. METHODS Patients from 30 investigational sites were randomized to 1 of 2 groups: investigational patients (209) underwent
Read MoreTodd H. Lanman, MD, FAANS, FACS (et al) Many lumbar disc prostheses are constantly in development. The goal in each is to preserve mobility in patients with degenerative disc disease. In this study, Dr. Lanman and his colleagues examine the advantages and disadvantage of lumbar artificial disc replacement (ADR) compared with anterior interbody fusion
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