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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RESOURCES

FIND ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Watch Dr. Riew answer your most common questions about artificial disc replacement with Prestige™ LP.

WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT?

DOES THE PRESTIGE LP DISC CONTAIN NICKEL, COBALT OR CHROMIUM?

When Can I Return to Normal Activities After Surgery?

WHEN CAN I PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AFTER SURGERY?

WILL I EXPERIENCE PAIN AFTER SURGERY?

IS THROAT PAIN OR DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING NORMAL AFTER SURGERY?

WILL I HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING AFTER SURGERY?