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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Artificial disc replacement has become increasingly established as a viable and promising option for treatment ...

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, ...

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 ...