Posts Tagged ‘artificial’
Artificial Disc Returns Triathlete to Training
Two car accidents occurring within a six-week time span sidelined triathlete Stacey Brickson. UW Health spine surgeon Thomas Zdeblick, MD, used a stainless steel artificial disc to alleviate the pain that had dramatically curtailed her training regimen.
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Artificial Disc Treatment for Cervical Disc Disease
View full program at http://www.orlive.com/halifaxhealth/videos/artificial-disc-treatment-for-cervical-disc-disease1?cmpid=tm-2903 – Until recently, spinal fusion was the surgical solution to cervical disc disease. Halifax Health invites you to watch footage of a Artificial Discectomy performed by William Kuhn, MD and join in a LIVE online discussion with the doctor and patient, Ali Rabatsky. Watch, “Artificial Disc Treatment for cervical disc Disease”, September 9th at 7:00 on ORLive.
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Cervical disc replacement
cervical disc replacement from The Bonati Institute. We offer information about Cervical disc replacement, spinal stenosis surgery and lower back surgery, including spinal fusion. Visit http://www.bonati.com or call today for information about Cervical disc replacement. Spinal Stenosis Surgery, herniated disc, Degenerative Disc Disease, Facet Disease.
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Dr. Bruce Hensel Reports on the Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) – The Spine Institute Santa Monica
The Spine Institute in California has done more PRODISC® replacement surgeries than any other institution in the US.
What is it? The FDA Approved PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement is an artificial intervertebral disc made from metal and plastic that is used to treat pain associated with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain (pain resulting from a degenerated intervertebral disc) with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. The PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement is implanted to replace a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc during a surgical procedure called spinal arthroplasty.
How does it work? The PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement consists of three parts:
1. Two metal (cobalt-chrome alloy) endplates that are anchored to the top and bottom surfaces of the spinal bones (vertebrae)
2. A plastic (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, or UHMWPE) inlay that fits between the two endplates
The plastic inlay and endplates help restore the natural distance between the two vertebrae (disc height). The top (superior) endplate can slide over the domed part of the inlay, which can allow movement at the level where it is implanted.
When is it used? The PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement is indicated for spinal arthroplasty in patients who:
1. are skeletally mature
2. have degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level in the lumbar spine (from L3-S1)
3. have no more than Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level
4. have had no relief from pain after at least six months of non-surgical treatment
What will it accomplish? The PRODISC®-L Total Disc Replacement is used to replace a damaged intervertebral disc. The device may restore disc height, may reduce pain, and may allow movement at the level where it is implanted.
Visit www.LASpineInstitute.com or call 888-774-6376 for more information.
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Cervical disc replacement from Bonati
Cervical disc replacement from The Bonati Institute. We offer information about cervical disc replacement and lower back surgery, including spinal fusion. Visit http://www.bonati.com or call today for information about Cervical disc replacement
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