Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

What Conditions Does Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Treat?

Artificial disc replacement surgery is used most in the cervical region (neck) to treat certain conditions affecting the spinal discs. Total disc replacement surgery can also be performed in the lumbar region (low back). Here are the primary conditions that can be addressed through artificial disc replacement:

• Degenerative disc disease (DDD): This condition occurs when the intervertebral discs, which act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, become worn down and lose their normal structure. ADR can be used to replace a damaged or degenerated disc, providing relief from associated symptoms such as chronic back or neck pain.
• Disc herniation: Also known as a slipped or bulging disc, this condition involves the protrusion or rupture of the intervertebral disc, causing compression of nearby nerves. ADR surgery can be employed to remove the damaged disc and replace it with an artificial one, relieving nerve compression and alleviating pain.
• Discogenic back or neck pain: This refers to chronic pain originating from the intervertebral discs themselves rather than surrounding structures. Artificial disc replacement may be considered as a treatment option to address disc-related pain that does not respond to conservative therapies.
• Myelopathy: Myelopathy is a condition resulting from compression of the spinal canal, causing signal dysfunction. ADR can remove degenerated discs that have caused the compression and restore normal nerve function.
• Spinal stenosis: This condition narrows the spinal canal, compressing the spinal cord and nerves. ADR surgery relieves the pressure on the spinal cord and replaces the damaged discs.
• Radiculopathy: Radiculopathy is most commonly known as a pinched nerve and encompasses several spinal conditions that damage the nerve root. ADR removes and replaces the damaged discs to relieve tingling, numbness and weakness.

Why Trust Us?

DISC has proudly served our Phoenix, AZ, community with high-quality spine care for decades. You can trust us because of our:

• Expert surgeons: DISC has some of the best disc replacement surgeons in the industry. They are board-certified and have over 50 years of collective patient care experience.
• Advanced treatment options: We are leaders in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques to provide the most advanced, cutting-edge treatments. As a result, our patients can experience a reduced recovery period and better overall outcomes.
• Personalized pain mapping: The DISC team developed personalized pain mapping to accurately define a patient’s spine condition and pain generator. From this pain management scale, we can best create a custom treatment plan for their needs.

Contact Us for an ADR Consultation in Phoenix, AZ

If you are currently suffering from a painful neck or back condition, DISC can help. Schedule a consultation with our expert surgeons to see if ADR is right for you.