Disc replacement surgery involves replacing a painful disc with an artificial disc. This surgery may be performed on the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). Artificial discs are designed to mimic the form and function of the spine’s natural disc.
Dr. Parchuri offers prodisc®, the most studied and clinically proven total disc replacement technology in the world. Working with leading spine surgeons from around the world, the prodisc instrumentation and surgical technique has been refined to facilitate safe and reproducible implantation. Both the prodisc L and prodisc C surgical procedures feature a three-step implantation technique that enables accurate sizing and precise placement of the implant.
prodisc L is the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine. This surgery is designed to:
The prodisc C surgery is intended to:
Unlike fusion, disc replacement surgery offers a dynamic solution that preserves your natural spinal motion, allowing you to bend, twist, and move without restrictions. By replacing the damaged disc with an artificial one, this procedure not only alleviates pain but also restores your mobility, empowering you to embrace the activities you love and regain the quality of life you deserve. Say hello to a future filled with vitality and limitless possibilities.