Artificial disc replacement
Artificial disc replacement explained by spine.org
An artificial disc (also called a disc replacement, disc prosthesis or spine arthroplasty device) is a device that is implanted into the spine to imitate the functions of a normal disc (carry load and allow motion).
There are many artificial disc designs classified into two general types: total disc replacement and disc nucleus replacement. As the names imply, with a total disc replacement, all or most of the disc tissue is removed and a replacement device is implanted into the space between the vertebra. With a disc nucleus replacement, only the center of the disc (the nucleus) is removed and replaced with an implant. The outer part of the disc (the annulus) is not removed.
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Early research in the development of artificial disc replacement began in the 1960's. Because of the complications sometimes associated with lumbar spinal fusion, a renewed interest in artificial disc replacement resurfaced in the 1990's. Since then, the number of studies and overall level of research and design efforts relative to disc replacement has increased significantly.
During disc replacement surgery, the surgeon will remove the damaged disc and replace it with an artificial disc. The goal of this and most all spine surgeries is to help to reduce your pain and restore activity.
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