Arthroplasty
When it comes to remaining active throughout life, motion is everything. But far too often, surgeons result to spinal fusion procedures that destroy our normal motion. We would never dream of performing a fusion procedure on a patient’s hip, knee, or shoulder, and yet we still consider spinal fusion to be a benign procedure.
An artificial disc device. The device is made of two solid “end plates” that attach to the vertebrae and a mobile “core” that allows movement.
Dr. Hatef believes in motion-preserving surgery with arthroplasty techniques whenever possible. He is trained to use all major FDA-approved implants. By replacing your disc instead of fusing it, you can have relief from nerve pain and avoid fusion at the same time. By avoiding fusion, we slow the progression of arthritis in the spine and hopefully prevent surgeries in the future.
If you think you are a candidate for arthroplasty surgery in your neck or low back, call today to make an appointment.
Postoperative X-ray after two-level arthroplasty. The devices maintain normal alignment and motion in the cervical spine.