It is a surgical procedure in which damaged or degenerated intervertebral discs in the spinal column are replaced with artificial motion devices in the lumbar (lower back) or cervical (neck ...

A recent assessment by the BCBSA TEC in August 2009 found that the use of "artificial intervertebral disc arthroplasty for the treatment of patients with cervical degenerative disc disease does ...

If you have been told you need a fusion, it may be worth investigating the advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement—motion preservation and a reduced likelihood for future surgery topping the list.

The ageing global population is driving demand for effective treatment options. The global artificial cervical disc market is expected to reach $8.56b by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate of ...

An important and limiting complication of cervical spine fusion surgery is the development of DDD in adjacent discs. [5–7] Artificial intervertebral disc arthroplasty has been proposed as an ...