Cervical Disc Replacement

Austin Fares, MD

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Evolution of Cervical Disc Replacement

Cervical disc replacement, also known as total disc arthroplasty or artificial disc replacement is a procedure where a damaged cervical disc is removed and replaced with a metal or plastic prosthetic between two vertebral levels. This technique has gained popularity in recent years as it is a safe and effective procedure at relieving cervical pain and/or compression on the spinal cord. Typically done through a cosmetically appealing incision in the front of the neck, this procedure preserves motion at the neck with less failure when compared to neck fusion procedures.

Technology Spotlight

Zimmer Biomet Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement

The Zimmer-Biomet Mobi-C Cervical Disc was designed as a cervical disc replacement prothesis for the treatment of multiple pathologies including cervical myelopathy. This technology was originally designed by a French surgeon and first implanted in France in 2004. The design of this component allows for restoration of vertebral motion and disc height.

The Mobi-C was the first cervical disc FDA approved for both one and two-level disc disease with some clinical data showing statistically superiority to fusion type procedures. In a surgery with the Mobi-C Cervical Disc, the unhealthy disc is removed, but instead of a bone spacer or plastic implant along with a plate and screws, a Mobi-C is implanted into the disc space. Where a fusion procedure is intended to eliminate motion at the affected levels, the goal of surgery with Mobi-C is to allow motion at those levels.

Cervical Myelopathy

Austin Fares, MD, Cervical Myelopathy

Cervical myelopathy is a form of spinal cord compression that occurs in the neck (cervical) region of the spine....

Cervical Decompressive Surgery

Austin Fares, MD, Cervical Myelopathy

The surgical treatment for cervical myelopathy centers around decompressing the pressure placed on the spinal cord. This involves removing...

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