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What are the differences between cervical disc replacement and lumbar disc replacement?

April 26, 2017cervical differences Disc lumbar replacement

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What are the differences between cervical disc replacement and lumbar disc replacement?

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The lumbar artificial disc replacement is a very controversial procedure that I rarely recommend. The diagnosis and indications for lumbar and cervical surgeries are completely different. The cervical artificial disc is indicated for nerve pain, has a high success rate, and a low complication rate. If a revision is necessary, there are no bridges burned by performing an Anterior Cervical Disectomy and using an Artificial Disc. If there is any type of complication from the lumbar disc, the revision surgery is always life threatening.