Artificial disc replacement surgery (ADR) is newer type of spinal disc procedure that utilizes an anterior (front-through the abdominal region) approach to replace a painful, arthritic, worn-out intervertibral disc of the lumbar spine with a metal plastic prothesis (artificial disc). Artificial Disc replacement surgery is the most innovative and modern treatment. Low back pain is a significant cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide. It is estimated that 70% to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. There are a number of theories about the cause of low back pain. The principal causes are associated with the degeneration of an intervertebral disk. Disks are structures located in between each of the vertebrae that act as the spine’s “shock absorbers.” They provide the spine with both strength and flexibility. As individuals age, the intervertebral disks degenerate and lose their mechanical properties. As the disks collapse, the spinal canal narrows and superficial nerves, which supply sensation to the disks, may become irritated. This can cause back pain. This syndrome of painful disk collapse is often referred to as “degenerative disk disease.” Artificial disk replacement surgery has emerged as an effective treatment option for low back pain. Artificial disc is a three-piece medical device consisting of a sliding core sandwiched between two metal endplates. The sliding core is made from a medical grade plastic and the end plates are made from medical grade cobalt chromium alloy. These materials usually do not harm the human body and are used in many other medical implants. Artificial disc replacement surgery is primarily considered for patients with isolated 1-level (one disc only) degenerative disc disease. ADR is generally NOT recommended for patients with spinal fractures, instability, neurologic compression, or multiple level degenerative disc disease – spinal fusion remains the treatment of choice for these conditions. The advantages of ADR include a faster recovery time than spinal fusion and preserved motion at the disc level. Artificial Disc replacement surgery in India has gained recognition because of world class treatment available at low cost. The spinal surgeons in India are highly trained in Artificial disc replacement surgery using latest technology. Medical tourism in India provides artificial disc replacement surgery at much affordable price and at best hospitals in India.
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