ARTIFICIAL CERVICAL DISCS

Out with the Old, In with the New – for a Better You

Artificial Cervical Discs

The intervertebral discs of the neck, or cervical spine, are remarkable natural structures. They provide a wide range of motion for the neck, the most mobile part of the spine, and absorb a large load from the weight of the head.

Sometimes, though, the cervical discs become irreparably worn down or damaged and in these cases a patient can benefit enormously from having the damaged or diseased disc replaced.

Artificial Cervical Discs – Replacement

An artificial cervical disc is a synthetic (man-made) device which is inserted between the neck vertebrae (bones) to replace a damaged disc. It preserves motion in the disc space which would otherwise be lost, and is a very good alternative to removing the disc and fusing the spine. (Spinal fusion removes all possibility of motion at the level of the diseased disc).

What are the Advantages of Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery?

Maintain normal movement of the neck

Reduce degeneration in other parts of the neck

Eliminate need for spinal fusion and bone grafts

Faster postoperative recovery

Who Needs Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery?

You may be a candidate for this treatment if you have the following:

A damaged cervical disc that is causing symptoms

Arm pain, numbness or weakness

Severe neck pain

At least four to six weeks of nonsurgical treatment that has not alleviated the problem

No prior surgery to the neck

Are not suffering from cervical instability, an active infection, osteoporosis, or an allergy to the material in the artificial disc

What Does the Procedure Involve?

This procedure utilizes minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. Under general anaesthesia, a small incision is made in the front of the neck and the affected disc is removed. The space is opened to its normal size to relieve pressure on nerves and the artificial device is implanted. Most patients can go home after a day or two.

New York Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery

Why Visit Dr. Kornel and Dr. Sharma?

If you need artificial cervical disc surgery, you deserve experienced surgeons to provide comprehensive spine care. Dr. Ezriel Kornel and Dr. Krishn Sharma can help you overcome the pain of your condition. Please contact us or call 914-948-0444 to schedule a consultation appointment today!