Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery – Back Pain Solutions
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Cervical disc replacement surgery is a safe and reliable back pain solution. An Intervertebral disc is a natural mechanical structure in the cervical spine that absorbs a massive compressive load and provides flexibility, range of motion, and stability between your neck’s bones.
Although it is challenging to duplicate the natural’s disc structure and function with an artificial one, scientists have developed several discs, such as Zimmer Mobi-C, Centinel pro-disc c and L, Aesculap activ-L, Orthodox M6, and Nuvasive Simplify disc, to relieve chronic neck pain.
The Purpose of Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Before choosing to undergo cervical disc replacement surgery, it is crucial to understand the purpose and goal of this back pain surgery. MINT’s neurosurgeons have made substantial efforts to research, comprehend, and practice this back pain solution. Cervical disc replacement surgery can:
Relieve Nerve Compression
A herniated disc that undergoes degeneration causes less room for nerve roots in the cervical spine. As a result, the nerve roots do not function properly, leading to severe and chronic pain. Some patients also experience numbness, tingling, and weakness that radiated from your neck into the arm.
MINT’s surgeons clear away the damaged disc by inserting an artificial disc, such as Zimmer Mobi-C, Centinel pro-disc c, L, or Aesculap activ-L, to relieve pressure on any compressed nerves. The surgery also gives these nerves enough space to heal properly.
Maintain Range of Motion
MINT’s qualified and experienced neurosurgeons can replace the damaged disc with an artificial one to retain natural biomechanics throughout the cervical spine. Although an artificial disc helps maintain motion, it may not improve motion.
However, MINT’s neurosurgeons have performed successful surgeries to ensure the range of motion increases in the neck. Bear in mind that any symptom relief achieved by this back pain solution is due to relieving inflammation in the nerve root or spinal cord compression.
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Vs. Fusion
Neurosurgeons have been using anterior cervical discectomy and fusion to treat neurological defects, nerve root inflammation, and pain in the cervical spinal cord. Although fusion and cervical disc replacement surgery aims to remove a damaged disc and restore the disc’s normal height, these procedures are different.
For instance, discectomy and fusion surgeries do not improve the range of motion at the spinal level. Besides, both options offer a wide range of benefits. MINT’s neurosurgeons prefer artificial disc replacement. The purpose is to:
- Maintain natural neck motion
- Reduce the risk of degenerative disc disease
- Eliminate issues and complications related to bone grafts
- Improved and faster rehabilitation after the disc replacement surgery
A growing body of research evidence highlights that artificial disc replacement is a better option for patients with cervical pain or discomfort. For instance, the available evidence shows that cervical disc replacement surgery offers long-term effectiveness and safety.
Why Choose MINT for Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
MINT is a reputable surgery clinic in Plano, TX, with qualified, licensed, experienced, and skilled neurosurgeons. Although this back pain solution is relatively a newer procedure, MINT’s surgeons have achieved 100% success, allowing patients to relieve pain and increase the range of motion in the neck.
It is a safe and effective procedure for reducing neck, arm, and cervical spine pain that results from a compressed spinal cord or nerve root. Many research studies have shown clinical success rates for artificial disc replacement surgery for cervical pain relief. MINT’s surgeons have many years of experience in:
- Zimmer Mobi-C,
- Centinel pro-disc c and L,
- Aesculap activ-L,
- Orthodox M6,
- Nuvasive Simplify disc
Our neurosurgeons can perform minimally invasive cervical disc replacement surgery, leading to accurate and improved outcomes. Minimally invasive procedures are more accurate because our neurosurgeons use video equipment to visualize the disc and enhanced the magnification of all internal structures and organs.
By opting for cervical disc replacement surgery, you reduce the risk of infection. Unlike open surgeries with larger surgical fields, minimally invasive surgery involves a small incision that minimizes the risk of blood loss, damaged nerves, muscles, ligaments, etc.
Likewise, the rehabilitation period is faster and effective than open back and other minimally invasive procedures. Surgery is not an easy task and requires careful planning and preparation. Unlike other surgeries, cervical disc replacement surgery is shorter and best for the body because it does not cause trauma.
Contact us today!
For more compassionate, advanced, experienced, and skilled minimally invasive cervical disc replacement surgeons, turn to MINT for your needs. Call today for more information about Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery at the most affordable costs.
