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1Neurosurgery Clinic, "Sf. Pantelimon" Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania. danicaurel@hotmail.com
Journal of Medicine and Life
|April 20, 2013
Summary
Cervical disc replacement offers a motion-preserving alternative to fusion for degenerative disc disorders. This case report details a successful total disc replacement for C6-7 herniation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Cervical degenerative disc disorders necessitate surgical intervention.
- Anterior interbody fusion is a traditional treatment.
- Motion-preserving technologies are emerging as alternatives.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a C6-7 right disc herniation.
- The patient underwent anterior discectomy.
- ProDisc C artificial disc prosthesis was utilized for total disc replacement.
Findings:
- The case report documents the surgical procedure for cervical disc herniation.
- Successful implantation of the ProDisc C artificial disc was achieved.
- This highlights a potential treatment pathway for specific cervical disc pathologies.
Implications:
- Cervical disc replacement demonstrates promise as a motion-preserving surgical option.
- This technology may offer an alternative to fusion for select patients.
- Further research into long-term outcomes is warranted.
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