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Artificial Disc Replacement
Motion-Preserving Option For Spine Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement is a minimally invasive surgery that replaces a degenerative disc (bad disc) that is causing your symptoms with a artificial disc that closely mimics that of the natural human spine.
Types of Motion-Preserving Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical Disc Replacement
A cervical artificial disc replacement is a minimally invasive procedure that involves removing the damaged disc in the neck and replacing it with an artificial disc that very closely resembles the motion of a healthy human disc. This modern surgical procedure improves strength, resolving pain, numbness, and associated arm symptoms (ie; arm weakness, tingling, burning, numbness).
LEARN MORELumbar Disc Replacement
A lumbar disc replacement is a viable alternative for many people suffering from low back pain/conditions where motion preservation is desirable. The technology developed for lumbar disc replacement seeks to maintain motion in the low back that is similar to pre-surgical levels after the disc removal. Unlike fusion, maintaining motion in these cases does not add extra stress to the adjacent levels because the forces that occur during motion are evenly distributed across each level (rather than transferred to the adjacent levels), as it is meant to be.
LEARN MOREHybrid Spine Surgery
Hybrid spine surgery is a highly customized approach to solving neck or back pain for a patient. This innovative procedure combines the stability of a traditional spinal fusion with the mobility of an artificial disc replacement. With technological advances pioneered at Virginia Spine Institute, we are able to present patients with a third option that combines the best of both surgical procedures. The spine surgeons at Virginia Spine Institute were the first in the nation to perform hybrid spine surgery.
LEARN MOREConditions that Benefit from Artificial Disc Replacement
While artificial disc replacement cannot treat spinal instability, it may be performed to treat the following conditions:
Benefits of Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial disc replacement has emerged as an alternative to spinal fusion for many patients with painful discs or nerve symptoms (tingling, numbness, and radiating pain into the arms or legs). This modern surgical option provides relief from spinal conditions without compromising the spine’s natural anatomical structure.
Benefits Include:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Reduced hospital stay (patients go home same day or next day)
- Faster recovery than traditional spinal fusion
- Provides natural motion preservation
- Helps to decrease stress on the other disc levels in your spine
- Reduces risk for future surgeries
Artificial Disc Replacement FAQs
Why should I have an artificial disc replacement?
This minimall-invasive technology preserves the natural motion of the spine and decreases stress on the other disc levels in your spine. This type of surgery can help to protect the other discs in adjacent levels of the spine and prevent future surgeries.
How is an artificial disc replacement performed?
The degenerative disc (bad disc causing pain and symptoms) is addressed with a minimally invasive approach to the front of the spine. The disc and bone spurs are removed to take pressure off the spinal cord and nerves. The surgeon will then choose the appropriately sized implant (custom artificial disc) to place in the space that fits your spinal anatomy.
How long is the recovery from an artificial disc replacement?
Since these surgeries are performed in a minimally invasive fashion, most patients have a relatively quick recovery. Most patients are up walking within two hours of surgery and are discharged from the hospital the same day of surgery or the following day.
Meet Our Disc Replacement Team
Hear From Our Patients
“I can’t believe I waited over
20 years to get treatment at
Virginia Spine Institute!”
“My first appointment with Dr. Haines changed my entire life!”
"“You don’t realize how much pain you’re in until you don’t have any.”
"“Thank you, Dr. Jazini, and the entire staff at VSI! I’m proud to be a VSI Spinal Champion and am grateful to have found such an amazing team during my medical crisis!”
"“I’m back to living an active lifestyle after spine surgery!”
"“I chose to make the 10 hour trip to Virginia Spine Institute because I was unable to get any positive responses locally.”
"“My only regret is that I didn’t have spine surgery years ago. It has literally changed my life.”
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Videos About Artificial Disc Replacement
As Seen On Fox 5’s ‘Good Morning DC’: VSI Patient Shares Why She Made Her Spine Health a Priority
The Today Show Features Patient Who Found Relief to Chronic Pain at Virginia Spine Institute
Dr. Schuler Performs First M6-C™ Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement in DC-Metro
What is a Lumbar Disc Replacement?
3 Options for Your Artificial Disc Replacement
When to Have an Artificial Disc Replacement
What is an Artificial Disc Replacement?
Minimally Invasive Disc Replacements are Improving Results for Patients with Neck & Back Pain
Insights on this topic
- Fox 5 Features Virginia Spine Institute Patient’s Motivational Story
- The Today Show features Virginia Spine Institute and a Patient’s Unique Journey from Neck Pain back to Life!
- Learn About the Life-Changing Spine Surgery as Featured on the Today Show
- Dr. Schuler Performs Region’s First Three-Level Cervical Disc Replacement
- Dr. Jazini Answers Your Questions On Artificial Disc Replacement For Neck Conditions
- Dr. Schuler Performs First M6-C™ Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement In DC-Metro Region
- Arm Pain & Numbness? Cervical Disc Replacement May Be Right For You!
- ASK THE EXPERT: Will I Lose Neck Mobility After Surgery?
- Arm Pain & Numbness? Cervical Disc Replacement May Be The Solution
- Learn How Artificial Disc Is Improving Neck Surgery
- Becker’s Spine Review Interview: Dr. Haines on Disc Replacement Potential to Supersede Spinal Fusions
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Reviewed by: Dr. Ehsan Jazini, MD, FACS.