Fusions are the standard treatment for unbearable chronic back pain. We believe that fusion (or spondylodesis) is only justified as second line of defense when the alternatives like abrasion (the sclerotic bone of the adjacent vertebra is abraded) or an artificial disc are ruled out.

A disc prosthesis is especially suitable for patients between 20 to 65 years with a clear symptomatic disc degeneration with constant back pain, also after previous hernia surgery. Possible preceding discographic pain provocation test (see diagnosis) should confirm whether the degenerated disc is really the cause of the pain.

An artificial disc replacement is an implant that will provide mobility in the lumbosacral spine. It is comprised of two titanium endplates with a mobile polyethylene core. It is implanted anteriorly through the abdomen. Its advantage over the currently FDA approved spinal fusion techniques is that it provides and restores mobility to a degenerative disc, which has lost mobility.

The clinical trials for the SB III Charite disc replacement (artificial disc) study are currently underway at ten sites in the United States. The procedure is an experimental type of surgery in the US. The FDA is allowing a small number of selected doctors to use the SB Charite on a specific number of patients. The surgical procedure for the SB Charite places an implant using the anterior (front) approach.

Availability of wide range of spinal implants (not limited to special FDA rules or prosthesis brand)Ad 1. Drs. Zeegers has over 30 years of experience with orthopedic surgery and more than 17 years with ADR. Through these years drs. Zeegers developed an expertise in setting a precise and accurate diagnosis. First of all you need a perfect analysis. The diagnosis is the key to surgical success.

For people who have a tendency to bite or pick at their nails, there is a 90 percent success rate of stopping with artificial nail applications. There are two reasons for this. First, people are less likely to ruin something they've spent time and money on. Secondly, nail biters are generally inspired by having beautiful hands for the first time in their lives. Ask your professional nail technician about OPI’s Competition Formula 3000™ Advanced Acrylic System.

Doctor Zeegers nowadays uses the Active L disc prosthesis in the lumbar spine (lower back) and the Mobi C prosthesis in the neck. The current generation disc prosthesis still contains two metal support plates with a plasmapore coating for optimal stability. In between the plates there is a mobile, protected, high quality polyethylene core. The current design of the new generation Active L disc prosthesis guarantees optimal protection of the polyethylene core.

Answer: For people who have a tendency to bite or pick at their nails, there is a 90 percent success rate of stopping with artificial nail applications. There are two reasons for this: 1) First, people are less likely to ruin something they've spent time and money on. 2) Secondly, nail biters are generally inspired by having beautiful hands for the first time in their lives. Ask your professional nail technician about OPI’s Competition Formula 3000™ Advanced Acrylic System.

Results of all spinal surgery are similar in success rates. Fusions and conventional laminectomies offer 50 to 70% success rates while the artificial disc is around 67% success rates (per a recent study, although studies by the manufacturer reports success rates in the 80% range). Our surgeries are around 70% successful. Thus, the success rates are very similar but the recovery time, incision size and postoperative pain are greater with non-Microspinoscopy techniques.

Yes, we keep our clients images on file for at least a year after the shoot and we can supply back-up discs if required.

Under the Sound Choice Replacement Policy we will replace any broken or damaged Sound Choice disc for FREE as long as it is still in our current, active catalog. You must return the old disc to us and there is a $5.95 per disc handling/shipping fee for all orders delivered within the 48 contiguous US States. This offer includes discs from the Foundations, Bricks, and all multi-disc Paks as well as our individual discs.

If you have a damaged cervical or lumbar disc, we evaluate the need for disectomy, fusion, or replacement. We offer minimally invasive disectomies for lumbar herniated discs, as well as minimally invasive fusions in select patients. In some cases, the artificial disc may be best. We are currently conducting an FDA monitored clinical trial focusing on cervical artificial discs. In addition, we offer the lumbar Charite artificial disc, recently approved by the FDA.

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I have only experience of 17 year now, but if implanted in the optimal way the working life span for the Artificial Disc is longer than a lifetime. Drs. Zeegers uses the Active L disc prosthesis for the lumbar spine. This disc prosthesis exists of two metal support plates with plasmapore coating with an extra calcium phosphate layer for optimal stability. The mobile core (of high molecular polyethylene) is embedded in the metal plates and all round optimal protected.

Yes and no: MRI is possible but not the first choice after Artificial Disc surgery, because MRI only shows a black shadow around the prosthesis in the sagittal view and in the transverse view most details near the prosthesis are not clear anymore. Some of the most recent MRI machines give better results already, but that is not common. In case of diagnostic pain-problems after Artificial Disc surgery CT (sometimes with contrast) is the best choice.

I've had a total hip replacement on my right hip. Now I'm looking into getting a disc replacement. Will the total hip pose any problems during the surgery? I don't have full motion on that side.

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A hip replacement will ideally eliminate all of the hip problems the patient has. The best possible result for a hip replacement is to make the patient unaware that they have even had a hip replacement. The Furlong® H-A.C. hip has had reports from patients that their new hip actually feels better than their original one!

The advantages of having a simultaneous procedure include: only one surgical event, a single anesthesia, a shorter overall hospital stay, and the possibility of rehabilitating the patient symmetrically.

The advantages of having a staged procedure include apparently lower stress level for the cardiovascular system, fewer complications related to the heart, a lower incidence of blood clots within the deep veins, as well as lower possibility of requiring banked blood after surgery. This is an excellent choice for patients with cardiac, vascular or pulmonary diseases or above 80 years old.

Drs. Zeegers has over 17 years extensive worldwide experience since 1989, with > 1700 disc replacements, single and multi level procedures. He knows the pitfalls and conditions to be successful. Drs. Zeegers is able to select a treatment solution of a list of available options. Multilevel Artificial Disc Implantation (ADR) is common. Also he has experience with combinations of ADR, stabilization, fusion, and other treatments.

The most common question asked is whether laparoscopic surgery another cosmetic operation, the benefit of which is restricted to the bikini wearing public. There are many more advantages of this procedure: During hernia operations, already weak muscles are not cut, as would have been the case in open surgery. Exploratory ' open & close ' look into the tummy operations are avoided and the same information is gained on diagnostic laparoscopy as a day case patient with one or maximum two holes.