Disc Replacement Surgery
Š Todd Gravori, M.D., Q.M.E. All Rights Reserved.
Resection For Replacement Of Disc The spinal cord forms the support system of the body. Activities like walking, bending are supported by the spinal system of the body. Neck pain is one of the deadliest & severe pain experienced by the patient. Treatment of disc degeneration is very difficult to perform effectively. As the person grows old, discs between bones & vertebrae may get degenerated. This distortion causes pain in the neck region as well causes spinal instability. Conventional treatment of disc degeneration includes combining of vertebrae as a single unit. Spinal fusion may have side effects or give worse effect on the flexibility.
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Thus, disc replacement surgery is an advisable & safe alternative of spinal fusion. Disc replacement surgery employs compensating a damaged disc by factitious implant. Natural biomechanics of spine is maintained as well as relief from pain is experienced. Discs that are to be replaced are safe & durable. The disc also selected according to the condition of the patient. The disc replacement is rigid & composite. End plates are securely fixed above & below the vertebrae to provide space between vertebrae. The implant can be monitored through x-ray imaging & has a durability of 50 years.
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Conditions & Treatment For Disc Replacement The surgeons at promed spine under the guidance of Dr Gravori carefully tests the condition of patient before giving medication. The patient should not possess nerve compression. The patient should not be overweight to undergo a disc replacement surgery. Initially, the damaged disc is removed. This replacement is termed as discectomy. The implant is inserted in the vacated space that is created by the growth of vertebrae above & below. After some time, the bone will grow naturally that will provide stability to the implant. Location of disc, method of surgery & health of the patient are certain conditions that determine the recovery time of the patient.
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