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, ...

The active lifestyle of folks in the High Country certainly produces its share of neck and spinal injuries and lots of accelerated wear and tear. But the good news is that a local specialist can offer ...

JENNIFER: IN WOMAN'S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISK REPLACEMENT SURGERY. THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. IT REPLACES A WORN-OUT DISK IN THE NECK THAT CAN RELIEVE PAIN IN THE NECK AND ARM. CHARLES ...

If you have been told you need a fusion, it may be worth investigating the advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement—motion preservation and a reduced likelihood for future surgery topping the list.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An artificial cervical disc improved clinical outcomes vs. anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at 5-year ...

A study recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery shows that two-year outcomes of artificial disc replacement for two-level disc disease is an effective alternative to fusion, ...

Spine surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other U.S. centers are reporting that artificial disc replacement works as well and often better than spinal fusion surgery.

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson faced the same choice former No. 2 draft pick Jack Eichel did about fixing a herniated disc: Elect to undergo spinal fusion surgery or have artificial disc ...