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Disc Replacement surgery

Disc replacement is type of spinal disc procedure that utilizes an anterior (front - through the abdominal region) approach to replace a painful, arthritic, worn-out intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine with a metal and plastic prosthesis (artificial disc).<br>

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Disc Replacement surgery

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  1. Disc Replacement Deepam Meditours (Medical Tourism Company)

  2. What is disc? • The disc is the soft cushioning structure located between the individual bones of the spine, called “vertebra.” • It is made of cartilage-like tissue and consists of an outer portion, called the annulus, and an inner portion, called the nucleus. • In most cases, the disc is flexible enough to allow the spine to bend.

  3. What is Herniated Disc? • It is known as slipped disc, bulging disc. • Caused by wear and tear of the disc • May result from trauma or injury to the spine. • It can occur in any part of the spine. • Most common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. Curious to know more? Call us : +91-9810085065 Email us: info@deepammeditours.com

  4. Stages of Herniated Disc? • Disc Degeneration: With age the intervertebral discs weaken due to chemical changes. The aging process can cause the disc to dry out, making it less able to absorb the shock from movements. Disc can also become thinner in this stage. • Prolapse: The position of the disc changes with some slight impingement into the spinal canal or spinal nerves. This stage is also called a bulging disc or protruding disc.

  5. Extrusion: The gel-like nucleus pulposus (inner part of the intervertebral disc) breaks through the tire-like wall (annulus fibrosus) but remains within the disc. • Sequestration or Sequestered Disc: The nucleus pulposus breaks through the annulus fibrosus and can move outside the interverterbral disc and into the spinal canal.

  6. Disc Replacement • An artificial disc is implanted into the spine to imitate the functions of a normal disc. • Total Disc Replacement - all or most of the disc tissue is removed and replaced. • Disc Nucleus Replacement - only the center of the disc is removed and replaced with an implant. Want to learn more? http://www.deepammeditours.com/treatments/spine-surgeries/disc-surgery.html

  7. Criteria for Disc replacement • Numbness or tingling in the shoulder or arm. • Pain that radiates down the arm to the hand or fingers. • Impair ability to lift or hold items. • Intense pain in the buttocks, thigh, calf, shoulder and arm • Difficulty in standing or walking.

  8. Diagnosis for Disc Replacement • Electromyography (EMG): To determine the exact nerve root that is involved. • Myelogram: To determine the size and location of disk herniation. • Physical Examination • CT scan, MRI • Spine X-Rays

  9. How to Treat Disc Replacement Non Surgical Procedure • Physiotherapy & Exercise - includes ice and heat therapy, gentle massage, stretching and neck traction. • Cervical traction • Bracing

  10. Surgical Procedure • Anterior cervical discectomy and spine fusion: This involves partial disc removal to relieve nerve pressure. • Laminectomy: The broken pieces or the entire disc is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. • It is performed on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar portion of the spine. Would you like to Expert Free Opinion Write to us info@deepammeditours.com

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