A Breakthrough for the Treatment of Damaged Vertebral Discs
This year is the 25th anniversary of a ground-breaking surgical procedure, when leading spine surgeons around the world began treating patients who were experiencing chronic back pain due to damaged vertebral discs. This involved the replacement of these natural “cushions” between the vertebrae with one that was artificial. As the first organization to complete this procedure in the United State, the surgical team at Texas Back Institute was an important part of this medical science breakthrough, and the evolution of this artificial disc replacement procedure continues.
Dr. Scott Blumenthal (https://texasback.com/physician/scott-l-blumenthal/), a spine surgeon at the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Back Institute, and one of the original pioneers of this life-changing surgery notes, “one of the fastest growing surgeries in the United States, and the entire world, is cervical artificial disc replacement. In a very small number of cases the disc may need to be changed or revised, similar to what we see in other joint replacements such as in the hip or knee. This revision surgery allows the patient to be pain-free and maintain the vertebral mobility of an artificial disc.”
For a fascinating look at how this revision procedure is completed, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwUZedJKBsc) to view a video of Dr. Blumenthal completing this procedure.
With more than 45 years of experience, Texas Back Institute is a world leader in advancing spine technology, science, and education, as well as patient care. The facility is one of the largest freestanding multidisciplinary academic spine centers in the world.
For more information, please visit www.texasback.com.
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