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Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc

The Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc was approved by the FDA on July 17th, 2007
 
Patients who suffer from herniated cervical disc, ruptured disc, or degenerative disc disease, and have failed conservative therapy, often are treated with an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. An Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion has been the gold standard of treatment. For certain patients, with specific conditions, the Artificial Cervical Disc is now an option. The Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc was rigorously tested in the largest cervical spine clinical trials to date. In July, 2007 the Prestige Disc was approved by the FDA.

The Artificial Cervical Disc is designed as a replacement for a damaged or diseased spinal disc. (see spinal anatomy), while maintaining a natural range of motion in the cervical spine.

The Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc is constructed with stainless steel, and has two articulating components (a ball on top and a trough on the bottom) that are inserted into the disc space and attached to the vertebral bodies on either side. The surgical procedure is the same as the surgical procedure for an Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion. The components of the disc function like a joint, replicating the motion (yes and no motion) and natural curvature of the spine.

Inclusion Criteria for the Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc:
  • Radicular symptoms in the arms corresponding with affected disc (tingling, numbness, shooting pain)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease or Disc Herniation at C3, C4, C5, C6, or C7
  • Neck Pain
  • Failed conservative therapy

Exclusion Criteria for the Prestige Artificial Cervical Disc:
  • Infection
  • Local inflammation
  • Segmental instability
  • Morbid obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Rapid joint disease: osteopenia or osteoporosis
  • Remaining general skeletal growth (pediatric)
  • Severe osteomalacia, or metabolic bone disease
  • Tumors or congenital abnormalities
  • Fracture
For more information about the surgical procedure, go to Cervical Surgery Procedure. Review Prestige Total Disc Replacement Frequently Asked Questions, including insurance coverage.

If you would like more information about the Prestige Artificial Disc, please call 310-423-9986 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Pashman

 
 


not intended as a substitute for medical advise. Always consult your physician about your medical condidion.
Last modified: March 21, 2008