Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cervical disc is removed and replaced with a;specialized implant called an artificial disc. It is designed to restore proper spacing between the vertebrae while preserving the motion associated with a healthy disc.
After the initial physical assessment, you will undergo medical investigations on an outpatient basis to assess your spinal problem. Once the investigations and medical assessment are completed, the surgical procedure will be planned, and you will receive instructions to be admitted on the day of surgery.
A single 3-4 cm incision is made on the side of the patient’s neck. Under the microscope, the damaged disc is viewed and removed (discectomy), and the impinged nerve is relieved (decompression). The disc space is prepared, and the replacement disc is carefully placed between the vertebrae. To ensure proper positioning of the replacement disc, its placement is confirmed using 3D C-Arm imaging. Finally, the incision is closed.