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Domagoj Coric¹, John Parish², Margaret O Boltes¹

¹Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates; and.

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The M6-C artificial disc offers advanced cervical total disc replacement (TDR) with a focus on motion preservation. This document details the surgical technique for implanting the M6-C device in a two-level cervical spine procedure.

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Cervical total disc replacement (TDR) has evolved, with modern devices mimicking anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) techniques.
Disc designs now prioritize preserving the quality of motion in the cervical spine.
The M6-C TDR device represents a next-generation artificial disc technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the surgical technique for implanting the M6-C cervical TDR device.
To illustrate a two-level implantation procedure for this specific artificial disc.

Main Methods:

The M6-C device features titanium endplates with tri-keel fixation and a unique core structure.
The surgical technique described closely resembles established ACDF procedures.

Keywords:

M6-C artificial disc cervical spine total disc replacement video

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The study details the implantation of a two-level M6-C device in the cervical spine.

Main Results:

The M6-C TDR device has completed pilot and pivotal US Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) studies.
The surgical technique aims for precise placement and secure fixation of the artificial disc.
The device is designed to maintain cervical spine motion.

Conclusions:

The M6-C TDR device is a modern option for cervical spine surgery, focusing on motion preservation.
The presented surgical technique provides a guide for two-level implantation.
Further evaluation through FDA approval is pending, following successful IDE studies.