Anyone who suffers from frequent back and neck pain, whether from general wear and tear (degenerative disc disease), or an accident, knows how debilitating it can be. When stretches, medication, ...

Bulging of a disc (called herniation) in the neck occurs when one or more of the spinal discs between the bones in the neck bursts and pushes against the spinal cord or nerve roots that run through ...

March 15, 2004 (San Francisco) — Two prospective, randomized controlled studies show that a prosthetic disc functions at least as well as fusion in treating back pain, researchers reported here Friday ...

Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae of the spine acting as shock absorbers for the back and provide flexibility in the spinal column. Over time, those discs can weaken or develop cracks, sometimes ...

A recent assessment by the BCBSA TEC in August 2009 found that the use of "artificial intervertebral disc arthroplasty for the treatment of patients with cervical degenerative disc disease does not ...

Here are eight surgery centers where spine surgeons perform outpatient artificial disc replacement procedures. If you would like to add a surgery center to this list, please contact Laura at ...

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Cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) has transformed the way healthcare professionals treat degenerative disc disease and other spinal conditions. Unlike traditional spinal fusion, ADR preserves ...

There are plenty of reasons to appreciate the Dallas area, and for those suffering from chronic back and neck pain, expertise in artificial disc replacement is high among them. Word is out about the ...