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Lumbar disc replacement has been shown to be a highly successful treatment option for appropriately selected patients with degenerative disc disease. The procedure is designed to relieve pain, improve function, and preserve motion in the spine. Research has demonstrated several long-term benefits, including: Significant reductions in low back and leg pain Improved mobility and daily [...]

Recovery after lumbar disc replacement surgery varies from patient to patient, but most people can expect a recovery period of approximately three months as the spine heals and adapts to the artificial disc. Following surgery, patients typically stay in the hospital for one to two nights for monitoring and pain management. Before being discharged, most [...]

Both lumbar disc replacement and spinal fusion are surgical procedures used to treat chronic back pain caused by damaged spinal discs, but they work in different ways. Spinal fusion involves permanently joining two or more vertebrae together using bone grafts and surgical hardware. Once the bones heal, the treated segment no longer moves independently, which [...]

Lumbar artificial disc replacement can be an effective treatment option for certain patients with chronic low back pain caused by a damaged or degenerative disc. Before recommending surgery, our board-certified spine surgeons perform a comprehensive evaluation that may include a physical examination, review of your medical history, and diagnostic imaging to determine the source of [...]

Lumbar disc replacement surgery is a procedure used to treat chronic low back pain caused by a damaged or degenerative disc in the lower (lumbar) spine. During the procedure, the damaged disc is removed and replaced with an artificial disc designed to maintain movement between the vertebrae. It may be recommended for patients with: Discogenic [...]