What is Cervical Disc Arthroplasty?

Service Description

Cervical artificial disc surgery is a type of joint replacement procedure, or arthroplasty, which involves inserting a cervical artificial disc into the intervertebral space after a natural cervical disc has been removed. A cervical artificial disc is a prosthetic device designed to maintain motion in the treated vertebral segment. A cervical artificial disc essentially functions like a joint, allowing for flexion, extension, side bending and rotation. Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery may be an appropriate treatment option for you if: - You have been diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy or both with the presence of disc herniation and/or bone spurs. - Your symptoms did not improve after conservative treatment measures, such as exercise, pain relievers, physical therapy and/or chiropractic care. - You require treatment at only one cervical level. - You are at least 18 years of age with skeletal maturity. - Are not pregnant or nursing at the time of surgery. To determine whether cervical artificial disc replacement surgery is the right treatment for you, your physician will perform a physical exam and other diagnostic testing, such as a spinal X-ray; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, myelogram and/or a bone scan.