How is Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement Performed?
For the procedure, the cervical spine is approached through an incision in the front of the neck. The affected disc is identified with the help of imaging studies and removed. The artificial disc is then placed precisely in the disc space between the vertebrae. After checking the range of motion of the neck and confirming the proper fit of the artificial disc, the incision is sutured closed. Dr. Donnally trained with some of the pioneers in cervical disc arthroplasty and is well experienced in this motion sparing procedure. Ideally patients will be discharged the following morning and can expect an accelerated recovery similar to other minimally invasive procedures offered.
