What is Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery?
Artificial disc replacement surgery treats a painful spinal disc while preserving your spine’s natural flexibility. The procedure removes the damaged disc and implants a prosthetic device that mimics the function of a healthy disc.
The procedure is most commonly performed on two areas of the spine: the cervical spine (neck) and the lumbar spine (lower back). For patients with cervical disc disease, artificial disc replacement can relieve radiating arm pain, numbness, and weakness while maintaining the ability to turn your head comfortably. For lumbar disc issues, the surgery targets lower back pain and leg symptoms caused by a degenerative or herniated disc.
At Spine Solutions in Hollywood, Boca Raton, and Coral Gables, Dr. Myers takes time to explain every step of the artificial disc replacement process, from the initial imaging studies to the day of your procedure. Our team is here to answer your questions and provide the care you need to get relief from your back pain.
What Conditions Does Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Treat?
Artificial disc replacement is designed for patients suffering from degenerative disc disease that has not responded to nonsurgical care. Dr. Myers evaluates each patient individually to ensure disc replacement is appropriate. You may be a candidate for artificial disc replacement if you experience:
- Cervical radiculopathy, or nerve root compression in the neck causing sharp, shooting pain, tingling, or weakness into the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica), or pain from a lower back disc pressing on a nerve, leading to pain that travels down the buttock and leg
- Loss of disc height and mobility and egenerative changes that lead to chronic stiffness, muscle spasms, and difficulty with bending or rotating the spine
Injury from a car accident, sports trauma, or repetitive heavy lifting can accelerate disc degeneration. Age-related wear and tear is another common cause, but pain is never a normal part of aging. Dr. Myers has extensive experience in motion-preserving procedures and will help you find the right treatment for your disc pain.
Life-Changing Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery in Miami & South Florida
At Spine Solutions, we combine world-class surgical expertise with a genuinely patient-first approach. Dr. Myers performs artificial disc replacement using minimally invasive techniques that limit trauma to the muscles and soft tissues around your spine. Instead of a large incision that requires cutting through important muscle groups, we use specialized instruments to gently separate the muscle fibers. This precision leads to less postoperative pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to daily activities.
Our clinics in Hollywood, Boca Raton, and Coral Gables are easily accessible for patients across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Ready to get started? Request an appointment today to speak with our team of spine surgery specialists and learn more about artificial disc replacement surgery at Spine Solutions.
