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Cervical Discs

Now Enrolling Patients in Clinical Study on Artificial Disc Replacement

Drs. Ali H. Mesiwala and Grant D. Shifflett are participating in the two-level pivotal study involving safety and effectiveness of the Orthofix M6-C™ artificial cervical disc compared to anterior...

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Cervical Disc Replacement Proves Superior to ACDF After 10 Years

A recent study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery has found that cervical artificial disc replacement (C-ADR) is a superior option to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion...

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Are You a Good Candidate for Cervical ADR Surgery?

Thousands of people every year suffer from debilitating neck pain and immobility. If you are one of these people, you may have discussed Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) surgery with your...

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The Quick Guide to Artificial Disc Replacements

If you’re suffering from chronic back or neck pain, a surgical solution may be the best treatment, depending on several factors. An Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) is an efficient procedure to...

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How Long Does Artificial Disc Replacement Last After Surgery?

Knee replacements and hip replacements have long been used to improve pain or loss of function for these parts of the body. Using a similar concept, artificial disc replacement was developed to treat...

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What Is Degenerative Disc Disease and What Are the Long-Term Effects?

At one point or another, we all experience some type of lower back or neck pain. And although a few aches and pains are hardly cause for concern, in some cases they can be indicative of a larger...

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Alternative Treatment Options to ACDF Surgery

Have you been diagnosed with a damaged disc in your neck? Are you experiencing radiating pain or numbness and weakness in your arm from pressure on your spinal cord or nerves? Perhaps your doctor has...

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Considering Artificial Disc Replacement? Here’s what you need to know.

Are you one of the 75.7 million adults suffering from neck or back pain? Has your doctor determined that your pain is the result of damage to the discs in your spine? When treatments such as...

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How to Select a Surgeon for Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

When you’re considering artificial disc replacement, finding the right surgeon is essential. You’re literally placing yourself in your surgeon’s hands, so you want someone whose skills and expertise...

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5 Things to Know About Artificial Disc Replacement

If you’re like most people, you probably never gave much thought to your intervertebral discs until you experienced a problem. These spongy structures sit in between the vertebrae of your spine,...

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When to Get a Second Opinion about Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

When it comes to your health, making informed decisions is important, especially when it involves serious matters like surgery. So if you’re considering spine surgery, such as artificial disc...

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Five Steps that Make for a Successful Artificial Disc Replacement

Are you considering artificial disc replacement surgery? If you’ve had ongoing pain originating from a disc in your spine and conservative treatments haven’t helped, surgery may be an option. But no...