Artificial Disc Replacement

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Peer-Reviewed Article

Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery replaces cervical discs with artificial ones to alleviate pain and restore mobility.

Anterior view of artificial disc inserted between two cervical vertebrae

Overview

Anterior view of cervical spine showing disc replacement.

Comparison of 2-Level Cervical Artificial Disc vs. 2 Level ACDF

Woman in a bed holding her throat in pain

Potential Complications and Risks of Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

Anterior view of artificial disc inserted between two cervical vertebrae

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Medical illustration of two vertebrae. The disc between the vertebrae has been removed in preparation for a disc replacement

Postoperative Care for Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Anterior view of cervical spine showing disc replacement.

Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement

Artificial disc in the lumbar spine

Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement for Chronic Back Pain

Anterior view of nerve root compression from cervical degenerative disc disease

Considerations for Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

Medical illustration of the cervical spine

Hospital Care After Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Anatomy of cervical vertebrae in the neck.

Artificial Disc Vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Lumbar spinal implant selection may differ depending on the location of the lumbar spine

Total Disc Replacement – Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

Anterior view of the cervical spine showing location of ACDF.

Surgical Procedure for Cervical Disc Replacement

X-ray of an artificial disc in the cervical spine

1 to 2 Weeks After Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Anterior view of an artificial disc in the cervical spine.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Technologies

Medical illustration of the bones of the back. The lumbar spine is highlighted.

Lumbar Artificial Disc Surgery Recovery

Patient in hospital bed talking with doctor

Recovery from Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

X-ray of the insertion of an artificial disc in the cervical spine

3 Weeks to 3 Months After Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

Illustration showing removal of herniated cervical disc and insertion of an artificial disc

Cervical Artificial Discs: Fusion, Stability and Wear