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What is Cervical Disc Replacement?

Discs in the cervical spine (or neck) can degenerate over time or herniate, causing pressure on the spinal cord or the exiting nerve roots. This can lead to neck pain and/or pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling of the shoulder, arm, or hand on the affected side. Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure used to take the pressure off affected nerves by removing the herniated or degenerated disc of the cervical spine and replacing the diseased disc with a new artificial disc.

During this procedure, an incision is made in the front of the neck to remove the diseased disc. Depending on the number of problematic discs, one or more discs may be removed. Once the disc(s) is removed, an artificial disc is placed in the space between the vertebrae. This is a motion-preserving procedure and is an alternative to a fusion.

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What is Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) ?

Discs in the cervical spine (or neck) can degenerate over time or herniate, causing pressure on the spinal cord or the exiting nerve roots. This can lead to neck pain and/or pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling of the shoulder, arm, or hand on the affected side. ACDF is a surgical procedure used to take the pressure off affected nerves by removing the herniated or degenerated disc of the cervical spine. During this procedure, an incision is made in the front of the neck to remove the disc. Depending on the number of problematic discs, one or more discs may be removed. Once the disc(s) is removed, a cage filled with bone graft is inserted into the space to fuse the bones above and below. A small metal plate is usually placed to hold everything in position. For more info see: https://michaelwheelermd.com/anterior-cervical-discectomy-and-fusion-acdf/

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Typical Back & Neck Conditions

- Cervical Disc Herniation
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Scoliosis
- Compression Fractures
- Neck or Back Pain

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Michael R Wheeler MD

Dallas Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Dr Michael R Wheeler, MD is a committed, compassionate surgeon who takes the care and time to educate his patients as to the best options available to them.

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What Is Lumbar 360?

When it comes to spine fusion, there are different techniques and multiple ways to fuse the spine. The spine can be fused from the front, the back, or both. “Lumbar 360” is a term used to describe the circumferential fusion of the lumbar spine. The spine can be fused using different approaches, and each of them has their different indications, advantages and disadvantages.

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Neck or Back Pain

Although some causes of neck and back pain are structural, meaning there is an identifiable problem, many sources of neck or back pain do not have an easily identifiable cause. Overuse, muscle strain, poor posture, or other conditions can lead to severe pain in the neck or back. By using a combination of non-surgical techniques, both neck and back pain can be managed effectively.

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Compression Fractures

Compression fractures are a common cause of acute and chronic back pain. The most common type is an osteoporotic compression fracture, in which the weakened bone the collapses on itself. Compression fractures are commonly caused by ground level falls in the elderly. They are a sign of osteoporosis and warrant treatment with bone strengthening medications.

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