spinal health and treatment options
RSS Feed Dr. Todd BonvalletChattanooga, TN The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc can treat many of the conditions that an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) can; specifically, herniated discs, degenerative discs, osteophyte formation, herniated discs that result in nerve root and/or spinal cord compression. This can include patients with radiculopathies and/or patients with myelopathies, which is cord injury. |
 Dr. Richard FesslerChicago, IL Primarily, the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is used to treat acute herniated discs. It also might be useful in cases where bone spurs may be affecting one or perhaps two cervical disc levels. |
 Dr. Michael NeuwirthNew York, NY The most common conditions the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc replacement treats are cervical disc herniation with compression of the exiting nerve root. It may also be appropriate for more chronic conditions where the patient develops an osteophyte (bone spur) that compresses the nerve, causing the same type of radicular symptoms. |
 Dr. Todd LanmanLos Angeles, CA It treats degenerative discs in the neck or herniated discs in the neck. Most patients with these herniated discs of the neck will have compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots as well as neck pain associated with the degenerative discs. |
 Dr. Joseph StachniakPlano, TX Cervical disc disease and spondylolysis. |
 Dr. Vincent TraynelisIowa City, IA The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc can be used to reconstruct the spine following decompression of the nerve roots or spinal cord. |
 Dr. Paul BroadstoneChattanooga, TN The conditions most benefited from arthroplasty are those damaged discs commonly associated with nerve or spinal cord compression. |
 Dr. Rick SassoIndianapolis, IN A herniated disc causing radiculopathy or disfunction of a cervical nerve root. |
 Dr. Praveen MummaneniSan Francisco, CA Herniated cervical disc or cervical bone spurs that are placing pressure on the nerves or spinal cord in the neck. |
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It is important that you discuss the potential risks, complications and benefits of spinal surgery with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your doctor's judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.
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