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RSS Feed Dr. Todd BonvalletChattanooga, TN The material that is used in the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is stainless steel, a material commonly used in many other orthopedic implants such as artificial knees, hips and long bone rods and plates. |
 Dr. Rick SassoIndianapolis, IN It is made from stainless steel — surgical grade stainless steel and yes, it's been used in multiple implants throughout the years. |
 Dr. Praveen MummaneniSan Francisco, CA It is made of stainless steel, a material widely used in humans for joint replacement and spinal rods. |
 Dr. J. Kenneth BurkusColumbus, GA It's made of surgical grade stainless steel, which has a long history of being used in the body. It was used in spinal surgery from the very start. The Harrington Rod, which was placed in adolescent girls in the 1960s, was made of stainless steel. The original plates and screws used to fix bones were all stainless steel. So it's a material that is currently being implanted around the world, throughout the body, and has a very long track history. It also has a very long history as a bearing surface. |
 Dr. Todd LanmanLos Angeles, CA The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is made of stainless steel. Stainless steel materials have been used for over 30 years as implanted materials in the human body and the body does quite well with stainless steel implants whether they're for femurs, hips, rods, screws for the lumbar spine, or plates for the neck. |
 Dr. Richard FesslerChicago, IL The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is made of stainless steel. This material has been used in orthopedic surgery for many years. |
 Dr. Joseph StachniakPlano, TX The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is made of stainless steel, a material that has a long history of use. |
 Dr. Paul BroadstoneChattanooga, TN It is a stainless steel device that is inserted in the disc space. The material is a common component used in implants for disc replacements in other areas of the body as well as fixation devices used by orthopedists for fixation of fractures. |
 Dr. Michael NeuwirthNew York, NY The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is made of stainless steel. This is a commonly used implant material for orthopedic devices and has been used safely throughout the spine for more than 50 years. |
 Dr. Vincent TraynelisIowa City, IA The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is constructed with stainless steel. Stainless steel implants have been used safely and successfully for a number of indications for many decades. |
The commentary above recounts the experiences of these physicians. Medtronic invited them to share their stories candidly. Keep in mind that results vary; not every patient's response is the same. Talk with your doctor to learn more about any products that are mentioned above.
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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