FAQs

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What type of conditions does the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc replacement surgery treat?

Dr. Paul Broadstone Chattanooga, TN The conditions most benefited from arthroplasty are those damaged discs commonly associated with nerve or spinal cord compression.

Dr. Joseph Stachniak Plano, TX Cervical disc disease and spondylolysis.

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni San Francisco, CA Herniated cervical disc or cervical bone spurs that are placing pressure on the nerves or spinal cord in the neck.

Dr. Rick Sasso Indianapolis, IN A herniated disc causing radiculopathy or disfunction of a cervical nerve root.

Dr. Todd Lanman Los Angeles, CA It treats degenerative discs in the neck or herniated discs in the neck. Most patients with these herniated discs of the neck will have compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots as well as neck pain associated with the degenerative discs.

Dr. Todd Bonvallet Chattanooga, TN The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc can treat many of the conditions that an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) can; specifically, herniated discs, degenerative discs, osteophyte formation, herniated discs that result in nerve root and/or spinal cord compression. This can include patients with radiculopathies and/or patients with myelopathies, which is cord injury.

Dr. Michael Neuwirth New York, NY The most common conditions the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc replacement treats are cervical disc herniation with compression of the exiting nerve root. It may also be appropriate for more chronic conditions where the patient develops an osteophyte (bone spur) that compresses the nerve, causing the same type of radicular symptoms.

Dr. Vincent Traynelis Iowa City, IA The PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc can be used to reconstruct the spine following decompression of the nerve roots or spinal cord.

Dr. Richard Fessler Chicago, IL Primarily, the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc is used to treat acute herniated discs. It also might be useful in cases where bone spurs may be affecting one or perhaps two cervical disc levels.

The commentary above recounts the experiences of these physicians. Medtronic invited them to share their stories candidly. Keep in mind that results vary; not every patient's response is the same. Talk with your doctor to learn more about any products that are mentioned above.

It is important that you discuss the potential risks, complications and benefits of spinal surgery with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your doctor's judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.

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