Artificial Disc

For total disc replacement in patients with degenerative disc disease, an artificial disc is a safe option that improves pain relief, function, range of motion and decreases in opioid use, according to published results.

Artificial disc replacement has become increasingly established as a viable and promising option for treatment of the cervical degenerative disc. Recent studies have shown noninferiority or even superiority of the procedure compared with traditional anterior cervical decompression and fusion. These results were not readily apparent in one-level studies, but became more evident in two-level studies.