Recent advance over traditional anterior cervical fusion.
Damaged disc is replaced with artificial disc which allows neck range of motion.
Has been shown to cause fewer complications and repeat surgeries in short term.
Preferred in younger patients with more active lifestyles.
48 year old male with left sided radiating arm pain due to a left sided disc herniation at C5-6 level. Failed non-operative treatment. He underwent C5-C6 disc replacement with excellent outcome