Cervical disc replacement surgery has become the new standard in neck procedures for spine health to alleviate neck and arm pain. This innovative new procedure has proven to be superior to cervical fusion, offering faster recovery to full physical activity, making it a better solution for patients suffering from cervical spine degeneration and other cervical disc-related issues. Contact us to connect with a skilled fellowship trained Denver spine surgeon today.
Cervical spine replacement discs were created to allow patients to have healthy, active lifestyles. They are designed to move when you move as neck mobility is preserved.
Statistics continue to show higher satisfaction rates from cervical disc replacement versus cervical spine fusion over 24-month and 60-month time-frames.
Patients who have a cervical disc replacement returned to work much faster on average than cervical spine fusion patients. Return to work for level 1 cervical disc replacement is 1 week or less in many cases depending on the type of work activity.
“This pain is getting so bad that I cannot do my job anymore.” Prolonged fixed positions of the neck, especially when looking up or down, cause strain and fatigue on the muscles of the cervical spine. When these muscles fatigue they cannot hold the normal curvature of the cervical spine and then the forces of stress start to impact the actual bones of the cervical spine. When you extend your neck (look up) there are…
The following guidelines will help you find a reputable spine surgeon in the Denver metro area. Whether you have cervical spine pain, radiating arm pain or both, as these symptoms persist you may reach a point where conservative treatments aren’t enough to pursue a reasonable quality of life. Perhaps you have tried Ibuprofen, Aleve or Aspirin for several weeks or months without significant relief. Perhaps you have tried formal physical therapy or chiropractic treatments without…
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