Cervical Disc Replacement Preserves Spinal Motion

By DrJohnAlbietz February 18th, 2015 Uncategorized Add new comment

Cervial disc replacement before A 44 year old female patient developed severe radiating left arm and neck pain.

Her MRI scan revealed this to be caused by a large left C5/6 disc prolapse compressing the C6 nerve root.

Non-operative measures including rest, analgesic medication, physiotherapy and a nerve root steroid injection were used but her symptoms failed to respon.

cervical disc replacement after Spinal surgical intervention was performed involving a C5/6 cervical disc replacement.

This technique provided a resolution of her pre-operative symptoms and allowed preservation of her spinal motion.

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Dr John Albietz is a Spinal Surgeon in Brisbane, Australia. As a back and neck specialist he offers you the latest available information and range of surgical and non-surgical solutions for your neck and lower back health and conditions and he believes that your decision to have an operation should be determined by the difference it will make to your lifestyle, not determined by its cost. Visit www.spinesuccess.com or call 07 3721 8600 for more information.

Cervical Disc Replacement Preserves Spinal Motion