How long will an artificial disc last?
For most patients, an artificial disc replacement will last an average of 70 years without the need for a revision artificial disc replacement.
Can you run after cervical disc replacement?
Running or other vigorous activities. Running, biking, and participating in sports are typically discouraged the first few weeks after cervical artificial disc replacement surgery.
What can you not do after cervical disc replacement?
Certain activities need to be limited or avoided during the first week or two after surgery:
- Excessive neck movements.
- Heavy lifting.
- Baths or other water submersion.
- Driving.
- Running or other vigorous activities.
Should I have artificial disc replacement?
While artificial disc replacement is a safe procedure with success rates similar to spinal fusion, there are several potential problems that can occur. Some of these, such as metal allergies, complications due to improper wound care, or the downsides of seeking care outside your country, can occur with any surgical procedure.
How can artificial disc replacement surgery help me?
– Treatment – Non-Surgical Treatments. Non-surgical treatment options for discogenic back pain include medications to relieve pain, physical therapy (including traction therapy), spinal injections, bracing, alternative therapies (such as acupuncture) and lifestyle modifications. – Surgical Treatments.
When do I need surgery for a herniated disk?
With a lower back (lumbar) herniated disc that’s causing leg pain, it’s generally advisable that patients try 6–12 weeks of conservative (non-surgical) treatment. When conservative treatments aren’t providing significant relief after several weeks or months, surgery usually becomes an option. One surgical option is lumbar disc replacement.
Is artificial disc replacement surgery experimental?
Two-level disc replacement surgery was considered experimental in the United States, but has been performed in Europe for many years. This past year The Mobi-c Disc manufactured by LDR was approved in the United States and has FDA approval for one or two level cervical disc reconstruction.