TA Criterion 1: The technology must have final approval from the appropriate government regulatory bodies. The Prestige® Cervical Disc (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN) received FDA ...

From findings on cervical disc replacement to total knee replacement, Becker’s reported on eight spine and orthopedic studies since March 14. 1. Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all ...

A potential overreliance on new technology, the lack of standardization and long-term data and underappreciation of global spinal alignment are three of the most overlooked issues in spine care and ...

A cervical intervertebral disc can prolapse (hernia or rupture ... An alternative to fusion (arthrodesis) is a disc replacement (arthroplasty). There is extensive debate among spinal surgeons as to ...

has been asked to review the scientific literature on the safety and efficacy of artificial spinal disc replacement for the treatment of neck pain caused by cervical degenerative disc disease ...