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Originally Posted by bunz50
Hello diane54, can you elaborate on what type of surgery this is, or show a link? I know I have no idea what artificial disc surgery without fusion means. After having a 3 level ACDF with donor bone and plate I believe that is what has given me the stability I have today.
Thanks Bunz
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This is a relatively new technique. I believe Medtronic has an artificial disc they are using in the cervical spine. Not sure if all insurances are covering it yet. This will eventually take the place of a fusion. The artifiicial disc gives stability and no need to fuse.
My pain management doc told me to wait on a fusion and just get the foraminotomy for now as fusions will be done less and less as this new technology develops.
Here is a link. Looks pretty exciting.
http://www.prestigedisc.com/