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Disc Replacement Surgery

The Disc Replacement surgery can be performed as decompression surgery or as fusion surgery. In this surgery, the disc or a bone is removed and fused the vertebrae together with the help of a bone graft placed either in front and behind the spine

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The human spine is strong but complex, and a minor trauma or accident can damage the spine. The spine provides support, strength, and mobility to the human body and serves as the connecting link between the brain and other body organs. A disc is a soft material that is present between the vertebrae.

The human backbone spine is made up of vertebrae (bone) that are layered on top of each other. The discs allow rotation and movement of the vertebrae and do not let the bones to rub into each other. The lumbar vertebrae and discs are present at the lower part of the spinal cord.If the discs in the spine wear and tear, it causes constant backache, and the spinal cord is also not able to function properly. The degeneration of disc causes degenerative disc. In many cases, painkillers, therapy, and medications do not provide satisfactory results, so a disc replacement treatment is recommended to provide a cure.

About 60% to 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and with the help of non-surgical treatment, they are able to cure their concerns. Surgery is recommended when lower back pain is not improving with conservative treatment methods. Lumbar fusion surgery is a type of welding surgery that involves fusing painful vertebrae so that they can heal into a snuggle bone to treat lower back pain.

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Diagnosis of Disc Replacement Surgery:

In the disc replacement surgery, the part of the disc that is pressing the nerve is removed and is replaced with a piece of bone that is harvested from the pelvis area and then sutured with screws and plates. This is known as the fusion technique. The other surgery is artificial disc replacement, in which the affected disc is replaced with an artificial disc.

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People suffering from chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease People who are suffering from an infection, spinal tumor, allergy, vertebral body fracture are not ideal candidates for disc replacement.

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People suffering from chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease People who are suffering from an infection, spinal tumor, allergy, vertebral body fracture are not ideal candidates for disc replacement.

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People suffering from chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease People who are suffering from an infection, spinal tumor, allergy, vertebral body fracture are not ideal candidates for disc replacement.

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People suffering from chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease People who are suffering from an infection, spinal tumor, allergy, vertebral body fracture are not ideal candidates for disc replacement.

Factors that cause a Disc-related problem

The Disc Replacement surgery can be performed as decompression surgery or as fusion surgery. In this surgery, the disc or a bone is removed and fused the vertebrae together with the help of a bone graft placed either in front and behind the spine

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    Smoking
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    Increasing ageng style (gait)
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    Genetics
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    Trauma
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    Disc dehydration
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    Bony compression on spinal nerves
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    Deformity in spine
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    The procedure reduces pain, correct neurological symptoms that are associated with spinal cord compression.

Symptoms of Disc Replacement Surgery:

The main aim of the surgery is to remove the damaged disc to relieve the spinal cord or nerve root pressure to correct pain, weakness, and numbness. The cervical spine surgery can be performed as decompression surgery or as fusion surgery. In this surgery, the disc or a bone is removed and fused the vertebrae together with the help of a bone graft placed either in front and behind the spine.

  • Lumbar Fusion Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF).This surgery helps to spine and helps correct back pain issues.
  • Best treatment and results. Thank you doctor for correcting my back and neck pain issues.
  • An alternative to disc replacement called disc nucleus replacement is performed often when the outer part of the disc.
  • To determine one's candidacy for the treatment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, X rays, Computed tomography.
  • One can perform light activities after surgery, but it is very important that one avoid activities that cause one to hyperextend their back.
  • Then the problematic disk is removed, and an artificial disk implant is placed in the disk space. For different parts of the vertebrae, the disc prosthesis will differ.
  • Best treatment and results. Thank you doctor for correcting my back and neck pain issues.
  • The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and the procedure takes about 1-2 hours. In the first step of treatment, the diseased disc is removed.