About Artificial Discs
Cervical Herniated Discs
Patients may choose artificial disc replacement because it is designed to maintain motion and flexibility in the neck. The Medtronic Prestige® Cervical Disc, for example, replaces the entire damaged disc, helping to relieve painful symptoms.
More than 200,000 surgeries are performed each year to relieve compression on the spinal cord or nerve roots in the neck. Currently, the most common form of surgery for treating degenerative conditions in the neck is a spinal fusion. Today, artificial discs for the spine provide a new treatment option.
What Is an Artificial Disc?
Artificial disc replacement is designed to maintain motion in the neck for patients suffering from the symptoms of a degenerated disc or an acute unresolved herniated disc.
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Our Artificial Disc
The Prestige Cervical Disc is a safe and effective alternative to spinal fusion for the treatment of a degenerated disc.
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Benefits and Risks
Designed to maintain motion, artificial discs offer an alternative to spinal fusion, a procedure that fuses, or creates a bond between, two or more adjacent vertebrae, ideally stabilizing the spine and providing pain relief. The benefits of artificial disc replacement surgery, however, should be weighed against the risks.
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Personal Stories
Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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