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By <\/strong>Nima Salari, M.D. FAAOS<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dr. Salari is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with specialized training in the operative and non-operative treatment of pathologic conditions affecting the spine. He specializes in ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery and cervical artificial disc replacement.<\/div>\n
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Chronic back or neck pain can develop due to numerous conditions. In many cases, unhealthy or damaged intervertebral discs cause chronic back pain. These spinal discs provide a layer of cushion between the vertebrae and help absorb pressure and stress placed on the spine.<\/p>\n

When these spinal discs experience damage during an accident or become unhealthy with age, the vertebrae may come into direct contact, causing discomfort. Fortunately, innovative treatments and artificial disc replacement surgery are available to improve these unpleasant symptoms.<\/p>\n

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What Is Artificial Disc Replacement?<\/h2>\n

Artificial disc replacement<\/a>, also commonly referred to as cervical ADR, is a back disc replacement surgery that swaps damaged or diseased intervertebral discs with an artificial joint. In performing disc replacement surgery, a physician puts a metal and plastic mechanical device between the vertebrae in place of the problematic or unhealthy disc.<\/p>\n

The primary goal of total disc replacement is to treat chronic pain or uncomfortable symptoms related to an unhealthy spinal disc. Artificial disc replacement surgery is an effective alternative to spinal fusion surgery for patients looking for relief from\u00a0chronic back pain<\/a>. The artificial cervical disc allows the spine more range of motion and mobility.<\/p>\n

How Does New Disc Replacement Surgery Work?<\/h2>\n

Artificial spinal disc surgery alleviates pain by removing a damaged or unhealthy spinal disc and putting in a replacement. This spinal segment can retain its mobility due to the prosthetic implant. Spinal disc replacement is similar to a knee or hip replacement, as its goal is to remove a damaged portion of the body and introduce a prosthesis to improve painful symptoms.<\/p>\n

There are numerous ways to perform artificial disc replacement, depending on your symptoms’ severity and unique needs. In some cases, spinal surgeons can perform artificial disc replacement in a minimally invasive procedure. On the other hand, some artificial disc surgeries may require a more traditional approach with an incision along the back or neck to access damaged discs.<\/p>\n

What Can an Artificial Disc Treat?<\/h2>\n

Artificial disc replacement is an innovative procedure to improve various conditions resulting in chronic pain. Approximately\u00a016 million adults<\/a>\u00a0experience persistent or chronic back pain. While chronic back pain has many causes, an unhealthy, damaged or decaying spinal disc often plays a role in the uncomfortable symptoms patients may experience.<\/p>\n

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Some of the most prevalent back conditions an artificial disc can treat include degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc or chronic pain that has not responded to other treatments.<\/p>\n