{"id":443,"date":"2023-03-29T15:44:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=443"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:15:26","slug":"artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/artificial-disc-replacement-surgery\/artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Disc Replacement Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_798f620a964250034269d8cede59a80d\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What\u00a0Is\u00a0The\u00a0Success\u00a0Rate\u00a0For\u00a0Cervical\u00a0Artificial\u00a0Disc\u00a0Replacement\u00a0Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>Cervical artificial disc replacement has exceptionally high success rates that often exceed those of traditional fusion surgery. Success is measured by three factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e2143e8206cd452bf6af01b7de756ce69\">\n<p>Pain relief<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0240eb7cd280e5d0e88a4810bf83c857\">\n<p>Maintenance of natural motion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ed0339ce826e06e502d7c5cec5cc80206\">\n<p>Avoiding the need for additional surgery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 10-year follow-up studies,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijssurgery.com\/content\/17\/2\/230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">98.7% of disc replacement patients<\/a>\u00a0reported being very satisfied, compared with 88.9% of fusion patients. For two-level procedures, artificial disc replacement shows significantly lower readmission rates and superior clinical outcomes compared to fusion surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Disc replacement surgery in the neck often surpasses fusion outcomes, especially for patients needing surgery at multiple levels. The key to achieving these excellent results is proper patient selection, as not everyone is a candidate for this motion-preserving surgery.<\/p>\n<h2>Am I A Candidate For Cervical Disc Replacement?<\/h2>\n<p>The ideal candidate for cervical disc replacement has good bone quality but experiences nerve compression symptoms like arm pain, numbness or weakness caused by a damaged disc. You&#8217;ll also need healthy facet joints \u2014 the small joints at the back of your vertebrae.<\/p>\n<p>Certain conditions make disc replacement unsuitable. If\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/osteoporosis-treatment-in-arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you have significant osteoporosis<\/a>, the device may not anchor properly in weakened bone. Severe spinal instability, advanced arthritis of the facet joints, or extensive bone spurs may disqualify you as well. In these cases, fusion surgery might be the better choice.<\/p>\n<p>Your surgeon will evaluate your MRI, CT scans, and overall health to determine if you&#8217;re a good candidate.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Benefits Of Artificial Disc Replacement Vs. Spinal Fusion?<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest long-term advantage of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/artificial-disc-replacement-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">artificial disc replacement surgery<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is the prevention of adjacent segment disease (ASD). This is where the levels above and below a fusion wear out faster due to increased stress. By preserving natural motion, artificial discs protect neighboring disc levels.<\/p>\n<p>Only\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jtss.org\/articles\/intermediate-to-long-term-clinical-and-radiological-results-of-cervical-disc-prosthesis-a-comparative-study-with-anterior-cervical-discectomy-and-fusion\/doi\/jtss.galenos.2025.59251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2.6% of disc replacement patients<\/a>\u00a0develop adjacent segment disease at 5+ years, compared to 16.7% of fusion patients. This dramatic difference means fewer patients need additional surgeries down the road.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-consider-a-cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-over-a-spine-fusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">faster recovery times<\/a>\u00a0and maintained neck mobility. Unlike fusion, where you&#8217;re restricted until the bones grow together, disc replacement allows you to gradually return to full activity as your tissues heal.<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-buttons-block_77a50468f8a307664be3d7fcdcdcf389\" class=\"image-buttons bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Read More About ADR Surgery<\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"image-buttons__wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"image-buttons__flex js-image-buttons fx-slider js-card-animation\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-button-item js-card-item fx-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"image-button image-button--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/artificial-disc-replacement-surgery\/artificial-disc-replacement-frequently-asked-questions\/\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs.jpeg\" class=\"image-button__img\" alt=\"Doctors in an operating room operating on a patient\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-FAQs-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                    <div class=\"image-button__hover\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"image-button__title\">ADR Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"image-button-item js-card-item fx-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"image-button image-button--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-consider-a-cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-over-a-spine-fusion\/\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/7-Reasons-to-Consider-a-Cervical-ADR-Over-Fusion.png\" class=\"image-button__img\" alt=\"Model of a human skeleton focusing on the neck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/7-Reasons-to-Consider-a-Cervical-ADR-Over-Fusion.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/7-Reasons-to-Consider-a-Cervical-ADR-Over-Fusion-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                                    <div class=\"image-button__hover\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"image-button__title\">7 Reasons to Consider a Cervical ADR Over Fusion<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"image-button-item js-card-item fx-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"image-button image-button--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-patients-should-consider-cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-a-spine-fusion-alternative\/\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR.jpg\" class=\"image-button__img\" alt=\"Model depicting the process of ADR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                    <div class=\"image-button__hover\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"image-button__title\">3 Reasons Patients Should Consider Cervical ADR<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"image-button-item js-card-item fx-slide\">\n                                <a class=\"image-button image-button--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/5-key-points-to-understand-about-cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-adr\/\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR.png\" class=\"image-button__img\" alt=\"Model showing irritated nerves in the spine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-Key-Points-to-Understand-Cervical-ADR-1067x600.png 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                    <div class=\"image-button__hover\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"image-button__title\">5 Key Points to Understand Cervical ADR<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                         \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_22bf4ecb7d50a939344b25c64bac6197\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIn our clinical experience, ideal candidate patients undergoing cervical ADR have a faster return to activity, greater satisfaction, and lower rates of need for additional surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/our-team\/nima-salari-m-d\/\">Dr. Nima Salari<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_545518fe56dfc596e676cee5ea0bff25\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Is Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Performed?<\/h2>\n<p>Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a motion preservation spine surgery that removes a painful damaged spinal disc and replaces it with an artificial disc. This surgery is performed in the low back or the neck.<\/p>\n<h3>Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-consider-a-cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-over-a-spine-fusion\/\">Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery<\/a> is performed by a spine surgeon with the<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23382 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR.jpg\" alt=\"Model depicting the process of ADR\" width=\"306\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-Reasons-Patients-Should-Consider-Cervical-ADR-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>patient under anesthesia. While the patient is asleep lying on their back, the spine surgeon will make a 1- to-2-inch incision on the front of the patient&#8217;s neck. The surgeon then removes the affected cervical disc and replaces it with an artificial disc. The surgery lasts about 1-2 hours as an outpatient minimally invasive procedure with patients going home a few hours after surgery.<\/p>\n<h3>Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>While the patient is asleep lying on their back, a vascular surgeon assisting the spine surgeon will make a 2-inch incision in the abdomen. The muscle is gently retracted as are the deeper structures including the peritoneal sac and the major blood vessels are moved to the side to create access to the affected lumbar disc. The spine surgeon then removes the damaged degenerative disc and replaces it with an artificial disc. The patient is moved to recovery. The surgery lasts about 2 hours as an outpatient minimally invasive surgery. Most patients go home after a short recovery in the hospital.<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_1da5a508ca4f1116bb70af0d960d8bf4\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Can I Expect After A Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery will restore your mobility to what it was before surgery. Removing and replacing the painful degenerative disc will relieve the spinal nerves\u2019 pressure, eliminate pain, numbness, and tingling, and significantly improve your quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>After surgery, you should have some pain and discomfort as with any surgery. Patients are discharged from the hospital in a few hours. Your surgeon will provide you with medication to control pain and specific guidelines for return to work and activities when leaving the hospital. Unlike spine fusion surgery, a cervical brace is not usually recommended. Most patients return to work and normal activities between two and six weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is The Recovery Timeline For ADR Surgery?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/app.webfx.com\/uploads\/260076387\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/cervical-artificial-disc-replacement-recovery-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recovery from artificial disc replacement<\/a>\u00a0is typically faster than fusion because there&#8217;s no need to wait for bones to heal together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb8c0af2096af865a0d9666a7618fa325\">\n<p><strong>Immediate:<\/strong>\u00a0Most patients go home the same day or after one night in the hospital. You&#8217;ll be able to walk short distances within hours and move your arms and legs to avoid blood clots.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ef08903378c0d1d0a1bf9588c0666738c\">\n<p><strong>Short-term:<\/strong>\u00a0Driving is usually allowed once you&#8217;re off pain medication and comfortable turning your head, typically within one to two weeks. You will be encouraged to move your neck while your surgeon monitors your progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e3197ac58034a985f42cd7f6c4933a794\">\n<p><strong>Advanced recovery:<\/strong>\u00a0Disc replacement patients notice a significant improvement in their quality of life after three to six months. Your surgeon will advise you about a return to exercise like jogging, cycling, and swimming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_3c60a43d9e5cba8a336c25a7af619dea\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Are The Potential Risks And Complications With Cervical Artificial Disc Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>As with any surgery, cervical spine surgery has potential risks and complications. There is always the risk for anesthesia complications, allergic reactions, and blood clotting with any spine surgery due to undiagnosed medical conditions such as those related to heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>Potential risks and complications related to any cervical artificial disc replacement surgery may include:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Neck and arm pain<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Difficulty speaking or swallowing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pain not relieved<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Infections at the wound site either locally on the skin or internally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Paralysis \u2013 extremely rare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Post-operative bleeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tear in the spinal cord<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tissue swelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Failure or displacement of the medical device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_1e4be6abdb45fb9af43a81aafae222a5\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Long Does A Cervical Artificial Disc Last?<\/h2>\n<p>The latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/artificial-disc-replacement-surgery\/next-generation-m6-c-artificial-cervical-disc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">innovations in artificial disc devices<\/a>\u00a0mimic the anatomic structure of a natural disc. Laboratory testing simulates millions of motion cycles \u2014 the equivalent of many years of normal use \u2014 and shows excellent durability. Clinical data now extends over 10 years, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12474576\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extremely low rates of device failure<\/a>\u00a0or need for removal.<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"full-width-img-block_90bef20e8b05b9d55d2aee9b6002cd2f\" class=\"full-width-image-text  full-width-image-text--box-overlay  js-animated-text-container js-scale-down-wrapper\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview.jpg\" class=\"full-width-image-text__img js-scale-down-item \" alt=\"ADR Surgery Overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview-1024x936.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview-768x702.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview-1536x1404.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ADR-Surgery-Overview-657x600.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>    \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__left\">\n            \n                <div class=\"full-width-image-text__content  full-width-image-text__content--half  \">\n                                            <h2 class=\"full-width-image-text__headline\">How Long Does an Artificial Disc Device Last?<\/h2>\n                                                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__description\">\n                    <p>Although the ADR devices have only been approved and implanted since 2000, five and ten years post-operative outcome studies look very promising. According to many of the manufacturers of these devices, they should last about 40 years.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a spinal fusion that limits motion by fusing two adjacent vertebrae, the artificial disc replacement preserves motion like a healthy spinal disc. In fact, in recent studies of ADR versus spinal fusion, patients who had ADR surgery were less likely to have needed additional surgery in the future. For this reason and many more, ADR has become the preferred surgery by many expert spine surgeons to treat degenerative disc disease.<\/p>\n\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                <\/div>\n               \n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>   \n\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_ae1212aebdd7369aa2a96fd64624c83e\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Do Most Insurance Carriers Cover Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>Many of the major insurance carriers cover artificial disc replacement (ADR) based on risks, benefits, and cost of the procedure. However, if your insurance covers ADR, your specific health plan may have restrictions on which patients are approved.<\/p>\n<p>Many insurers still consider cervical disc replacement surgery for degenerative disc disease investigational and experimental and therefore do not cover it. At DISC, our expert spine surgeons are significant advocates of cervical ADR. They often recommend this surgery for suitable candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The limits vary from plan to plan but usually include the following to receive approval:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disc related symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms not relieved by conservative treatment<\/li>\n<li>Severe pain affecting the daily quality of life and activities<\/li>\n<li>Stop smoking<\/li>\n<li>Imaging showing severe degenerative disc disease<\/li>\n<li>Age \u2013 most have matured and healthy spinal bones, usually starting at 25<\/li>\n<li>Many insurances do not approve for people over the age of 60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a candidate, our insurance experts will assist you in getting the surgery approved.<\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_becaeffc29e476c907be6ccef738092d\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>How Much Does Artificial Disc Surgery Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>Some health insurance carriers will deny a doctor\u2019s recommendation for a lumbar or cervical artificial disc replacement. Each plan has restrictions on which patients are candidates for approval. When a patient has exhausted all internal and external appeals, they are left with two alternatives. Live with chronic back or neck pain or pay out-of-pocket for spine surgery. If you consider the out-of-pocket expenses, it is essential to understand all of the costs associated with the surgery before moving forward with your surgeon.<\/p>\n<p>The total cost of disc replacement surgery can include the spine surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the vascular surgeon (lumbar surgery), the implant, and the facility\u2019s fees. These fees can be bundled into one or two bills. Make sure to clarify the cost and billing with the surgeon\u2019s office. The total cost of an artificial disc replacement surgery can range from $25,000 to $70,000, with cervical surgery on the lower end and lumbar on the upper end of the price range.<\/p>\n<p>Other costs associated with artificial disc replacement will be pre-operative clearance, including evaluation, bloodwork, X-ray, MRI, and ECG studies. Post-operative, you may need physical therapy or rehabilitation. If paying out-of-pocket, this cost can be charged against your deductible.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Doctors standing next to table of tools while working in the operating room\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MG_3318-1-2000w-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-full\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/locations-image.png\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"A White Sign That Says DISC On It\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/locations-image.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/locations-image-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>                                        \n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_711adf2d60738c78a9b02c48291e3457\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Which Artificial Disc Replacement Devices (ADR) Are FDA Approved in The United States?<\/h2>\n<p>Over the past 30 years, there have been a variety of artificial disc replacement devices investigated as an alternative to spinal fusion. This surgical solution is also called spinal arthroplasty or total disc replacement.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the device is to maintain motion at the surgical level once the damaged disc has been removed and maintain normal biomechanics of the adjacent vertebrae levels above and below the new ADR.<\/p>\n\n                                                            <div class=\"fx-accordion js-accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">Cervical ADR Devices Approved in the US<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p><ul>\r\n    <li>Bryan Cervical Disc<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>M6-C *<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>Mobi-C *<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>PCM Cervical Disc System<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>ProDisc-C *<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>Secure-C<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>Simplify Disc<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<i>* MOST COMMONLY USED<\/i><\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">Lumbar ADR Devices Approved in the US<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p><ul>\r\n    <li>ProDisc-L *<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>Activ L<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<i>* MOST COMMONLY USED<\/i><\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                             <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_8e491b4f6394fe3ce96d9831acb32f1e\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Can An Artificial Disc Be Replaced?<\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is yes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAn artificial disc replacement device may be replaced depending on the presenting symptoms and cause for consideration of the replacement. First, if the device has failed, but the segment is not too arthritic, you could consider a different device. Second, the failed device can be converted to a spinal fusion.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Dr. Nima Salari<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"full-width-img-block_34397bea651f032fc026d2e92a890d92\" class=\"full-width-image-text  full-width-image-text--direct-overlay full-width-image-text--left js-animated-text-container js-scale-down-wrapper\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook.jpg\" class=\"full-width-image-text__img js-scale-down-item \" alt=\"Woman doing yoga on an overlook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-doing-yoga-on-an-overlook-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>    \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 \"> \n            \n                <div class=\"full-width-image-text__content  \">\n                                            <h2 class=\"full-width-image-text__headline\">How Soon Can You Do Physical Exercise After Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery?<\/h2>\n                                                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__description\">\n                    <h3>Cervical ADR<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cYou can exercise within a week of cervical artificial disc surgery. You want to limit high-intensity activity immediately after surgery to avoid increasing blood pressure, heart rate, and risk of bleeding. Otherwise, the patient can return to regular activities within a week with a gradual return to heavy exercise.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Dr. Nima Salari<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Lumbar ADR<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cOne can return to exercise around the second month after lumbar artificial disc replacement surgery due to healing of the abdomen from the surgical approach.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Dr. Nima Salari<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n               \n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>   \n\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_75e7efaede1657c4c0e37bffc6c58a32\" class=\"wysiwyg white section-padding  bg-white js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>Can An Artificial Disc Be Implanted At Multiple Levels In The Neck Or Back?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cYes. Artificial discs can be implanted at multiple levels in the neck. The FDA has approved select disc replacements for two consecutive levels from C3-C7 in the cervical spine.<\/p>\n<p>You may consider additional levels, but there are limited studies, and off-label use of the product is up to the discretion of the spine surgeon in charge of your care.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Dr. Nima Salari<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_8233ce3a17b2c1491d4566aeccf3371b\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-light-grey  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>What Is the Artificial Disc Made Of?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cEach of the approved artificial disc replacement devices is unique and has many different features. No one device is always the best fit for all patients. We encourage all patients to learn about each device, its makeup, and mechanisms which vary slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal here is not to promote one device over the other. The most common materials used are metal endplates with a polymer like a knee and hip replacement in the middle.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Dr. Nima Salari<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                        \n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-video-full\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/artcervdiscmobic_0011_artcervdiscmobic_00_55_15-e5f3ac0c.png\" class=\"object-fit\" alt=\"Model showing the various parts of an artificial disc\" 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ADR Over Fusion<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/differences-between-laminectomy-microdiscectomy-laminotomy\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div 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                   <h5>April 16, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Differences Between Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy and Laminotomy<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/endoscopic-surgery-vs-adr\/\">\n         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                <h5>April 15, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Endoscopic Surgery vs. ADR<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/what-is-endoscopic-decompression\/\">\n                                        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<h5>March 26, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">What Is Endoscopic Decompression?<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/why-some-surgeons-dont-offer-endoscopic-surgery\/\">\n                                    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                                  <h5>March 26, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Why Some Surgeons Don&#8217;t Offer Endoscopic Surgery<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/endoscopic-vs-mis\/\">\n           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    <h5>March 20, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Endoscopic vs Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/desert-institute-for-spine-care-surgeonsnamed-phoenix-magazine-top-doctors-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>March 2, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"card-btn\">\n                                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/blog\/\">View More<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                        <article class=\"tab-accordion__panel js-tab-accordion-panel js-tab-accordion-panel1 \" data-tab-id=\"resource-preview-1\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                        <div class=\"cards\">\n                                <div class=\"card-items-slider js-card-items-slider\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/desert-institute-for-spine-care-surgeonsnamed-phoenix-magazine-top-doctors-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>March 2, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/recognition-for-excellence-our-disc-spine-surgeons-named-castle-connolly-top-doctors-for-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"DISC Signage In Front of Building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-469x600.jpg 469w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>January 29, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Recognition for Excellence: Our DISC Spine Surgeons Named Castle Connolly \u201cTop Doctors for 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) in Phoenix, Arizona, excellence in spine surgery isour standard of care. We are proud to recognize our esteemed spine surgeons for earning theCastle Connolly Top Doctor honors for 2026, the most respected peer-reviewed award inAmerican medicine.Castle Connelly\u2019s Top Doctors gives recognition to physicians who are nominated consistentlyby their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-named-100-best-doctors-in-az-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/disc-logo-full.svg\" class=\"card__img placeholder-image\" alt=\"Desert Institute for Spine Care logo\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>November 13, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-awarded-americas-leading-doctors-for-2025\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png 2240w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1067x600.png 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>August 6, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Awarded &#8211; America&#8217;s Leading Doctors for 2025<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Celebrating Excellence: Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari Named America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties. Publication Date: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/congratulations-dr-field\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-600x600.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>July 16, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Congratulations Dr. Field<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Congratulations to Dr. Justin Field on recently passing the milestone of 25 patients treated with Barricaid, a pioneering\u00a0annular closure device\u00a0(ACD)\u00a0and earning the distinction of Barricaid Gold Center of Excellence! This 50 year old female patient is a flight attendant who suffered a disc herniation at L5-S1. Dr. Field performed a discectomy with Barricaid to relieve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/castle-connollys-national-top-doctor-2024\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"321\" 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