A disc replacement is different from another procedure called an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion or ACDF. In a replacement, the affected disc is entirely removed and replaced by an artificial ...
What is Cervical Spondylitis? Cervical spondylitis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, is a condition affecting the cervical spine in the neck. It occurs due to wear and tear of the cartilage and ...
Many patients with lower back pain, sciatica, pain down the back of the legs, or weakness of the lower-extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated (a.k.a. compressed or ruptured) spinal disc.
While some years back, dogs suffering from disk disease (a condition where herniated disks in the neck or back put pressure on nerves) were given only two options, expensive surgery or euthanasia, ...