New Surgical Techniques in Back and Neck Surgery
As the use of technology continues and develops, new surgical techniques for back and neck disk problems are being developed. In this category you can find the latest information on new procedures such as the artificial disk replacement.
Total disk replacement is a minimally invasive type of spine surgery that seeks to preserve the motion in between spinal bones. Total disc replacement or TDR may, in the future, be done instead of spinal fusions.
Artificial disk replacement is a new type of spine surgery that promises to restore motion in the neck or back. Research on artificial disk replacement in the neck is scantier than for the low back. But for both neck and low back artificial disk replacement is still too new to know what the outcome will be in the long run.
Spine Doctor is a network of doctors across the country who describe themselves as "patient-oriented". Their website is for people with spine problems and medical, allied health and alternative health practitioners. They have the latest information on the developments of the spinal care field. Read about the most promising new surgery for people with damaged disks.
