Artificial Disc Replacements: What Patients Need to Know
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Motion Preservation
Spinal motion is necessary to perform both basic and complex daily activities, no matter what age or fitness level.
What is Spinal Motion Preservation?
The intricate anatomy of the spine provides a combination of flexibility, motion, stability, and support for the body. The spine’s remarkable components include bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and discs working together to be both functional and resilient, allowing for bending, extending, and rotating in all directions. Spinal motion preservation is an important concept of developing techniques to keep the spine moving, as it was meant to, despite the degeneration of the spine’s bones, joints, ligaments, and discs that develop with age and wear.
Understanding Spinal Motion
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Artificial Disc Replacement: Lumbar (Lower Back)
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Converting Failed Fusions to Artificial Discs
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When it comes to considering a surgical solution for spinal issues like artificial disc replacement (ADR),...
How Do Surgeons Choose an Artificial Disc for Me?
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Artificial Disc Replacement: How to Make an Informed Decision
When faced with a spine problem that necessitates surgery, like artificial disc replacement, individuals often grapple...
The Evolution of Spinal Healthcare: Advancements in Artificial Disc Replacement
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Motion Beats Fusion For Patient Happiness
By Thomas C. Schuler, MD, Virginia Spine Institute This was the President’s Note from the Spring 2023...
The Unstoppable Dr. Lanman
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Which Neck Surgery To Choose: Cervical Disc Replacement Or Fusion?
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Spinal Champion Has Successful Disc Replacement Surgery
Aaron Baker has always been active and fit. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent his free...
Evidence-Based Medicine: A Cautionary Tale
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