Spinal fusion and disc replacement are two surgical methods used to treat certain types of spine issues, especially degenerative disc disease (DDD). Each type of surgery has its risks and benefits and ...

New research comparing artificial lumbar disc replacement to circumferential fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease and discogenic pain showed statistically significant improvement in ...

February 27, 2009 (Las Vegas, Nevada) — A lumbar total disc replacement system (ProDisc-L) is superior to spinal-fusion surgery in relieving disability and improving patient quality of life, and it ...

Degenerative disc disease affects up to 40% of all patients with low back pain. It can lead to spinal instability; that is, the inability of the spine to limit excessive or abnormal spinal ...

HILLSDALE, MI – Hillsdale Hospital has completed its first lumbar total disc replacement surgery, making it the only facility ...

Spine surgeons are reporting that artificial disc replacement works as well and often better than spinal fusion surgery. The two procedures are performed on patients with damaged discs in the neck.

Spine issues are common among older adults, and many people are looking for the best treatment options that will allow them to stay active comfortably for years to come. When seeing a spine surgeon, ...

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SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with 2-level symptomatic cervical disc degeneration fare better in terms of future secondary surgeries when their discs are replaced rather than fused, a new study shows. "We ...

DEBORAH: AND TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT SURGERY. IT CAN CAUSE TERRIBLE PAIN AND NERVE PAIN GOING DOWN THE ARM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CHARLES EDWARDS II, SAYS ...