Concept of Disc Replacement

Artificial disc replacement removes a diseased intervertebral disc that is causing nerve compression and pain and substitutes it with a mechanical device that maintains motion at that segment instead of fusing it The aim is to relieve pain while preserving more natural biomechanics and potentially reducing stress on adjacent levels compared with fusion Cervical disc replacement has more established evidence than lumbar disc replacement and is typically considered for one or two level soft disc herniation or degeneration causing radiculopathy or myelopathy in well selected patients

Indications and Selection

Ideal candidates for cervical disc replacement have single level or two level disease with preserved facet joints no major instability or deformity and no severe osteoporosis They should have failed adequate conservative therapy and have symptoms correlating with imaging findings Lumbar disc replacement has narrower indications and is generally limited to carefully chosen individuals with isolated discogenic back pain without significant facet arthritis or deformity often in younger adults

Surgical Technique and Outcomes

Through an anterior approach similar to ACDF the diseased cervical disc is removed and nerve roots decompressed then an artificial disc device is implanted into the disc space under imaging control to restore height and allow controlled motion Studies have shown comparable or slightly better clinical outcomes and lower adjacent level surgery rates for disc replacement compared with fusion in certain populations over medium term follow up However long term data are still accumulating and careful balancing of benefits and risks is required for each case

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Motion Preserving Spine Surgery

Livasa Hospitals offer disc replacement as part of a comprehensive cervical and lumbar spine service that primarily emphasises conservative care and fusion when clearly indicated but also provides motion preserving options for appropriate patients Advanced imaging intra operative neuromonitoring and experienced spine surgeons allow safe delivery of these technically demanding procedures for people across Punjab who meet evidence based selection criteria

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India