Artificial Disc Replacement
I have regained my life, and playing golf again at this level, is just an added bonus. My surgery has had a profound impact on me and my family, and I thank my surgeon and the technology - Tiger Woods
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After Tiger Woods' Strong Finish, A Look Back At The Surgery That Got Him Here
In the wake of Tiger Woods’ second-place finish at the Valspar Championship in Florida, many people in the golfing community are wondering how he was able to return to such a high level of play after his most recent back surgery, last April.
When he announced that he had undergone an anterior lumbar interbody fusion, many thought that his competitive golf career was over. It was his fourth back surgery since March 2014, which involved removing the L5-S1 intervertebral disc and then inserting fusion material to connect the L5 and S1 vertebrae. Although he has apparently recovered quite well from the operation, this surgery is quite rare among professional golfers. Only one other PGA…
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Dr. Schuler Breaks Down The Spine Surgery That Helped Tiger Woods Get Back On The Golf Course
After having his career derailed by intractable back pain and failed extensive nonoperative management, Tiger Woods rebounded to win his 82nd PGA Tour victory in Japan. He returned to competition on the golf course after undergoing an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) at the L5-S1 level.
Artificial Disc Replacement or Spinal Fusion: Which is Better for You?
As a patient suffering from unremitting low back pain, if at least six months of aggressive nonsurgical treatment has failed to help, and especially if the pain and other symptoms are making it difficult to complete everyday activities, then back surgery may be an option to bring about pain relief and restore one’s ability to function.
Was Spine Surgery Tiger’s Secret Weapon?
Patients who suffer from chronic lower back pain that extends into the buttocks and legs are advised to seek out some form of lower back treatment, Dr. Lopez said. Unless the condition worsens, most patients will see improvement with physical therapy and anti-inflammatory treatments. However, if pain persists and advanced imaging confirms that a disc injury has occurred, the ALIF procedure could be a good solution, Dr. Lopez said.
Artificial disc replacement in spine surgery
Total disc replacement (TDR) is an innovative procedure that has gained traction in spine surgery. A large amount of data in the literature report on the short-term outcomes of TDR surgery favorably. However, surgeons remain reluctant to opt for TDR surgery due to uncertainty of long-term outcomes.
Artificial Discs -- Surgical Fad or Real Breakthrough?
There are many different types of artificial discs. They share similar design principles that include keeping the empty disc space jacked open and allowing normal spinal movement at that specific level.
After Tiger Woods' Strong Finish, A Look Back At The Surgery That Got Him Here
When he announced that he had undergone an anterior lumbar interbody fusion, many thought that his competitive golf career was over. It was his fourth back surgery since March 2014, which involved removing the L5-S1 intervertebral disc and then inserting fusion material to connect the L5 and S1 vertebrae. Although he has apparently recovered quite well from the operation, this surgery is quite rare among professional golfers.
Top 5 Things to Consider About Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
If you are among the thousands suffering from chronic pain and limited mobility caused by a degenerative and/or herniated disc, it may be time to consider a surgical alternative. Artificial disc replacement (ADR), also referred to as TDR (total disc replacement) is used to correct pain, tingling, and loss of mobility resulting from a degenerative or herniated disc. However, there are certain considerations you and your doctor should discuss before moving forward with surgery. Here, we’ll share five things to consider about artificial disc surgery.
Healthy Back 2011
From research to recovery: the quest for a healthy, pain-free spine. The plan: A hybrid procedure of artificial disc replacement and fusion to my lumbar spine in September 2011 in England. I hope you learn something if you're here for your own research. I hope you're comforted by reading my steady progress if you're here for me. And mostly, I hope you realize that I appreciate all positive and helpful comments, suggestions, and interest in my journey to a healthier spine.
Centinel Spine
The Most Clinically-Proven Total Disc Replacement Platform for both the Lumbar & Cervical Spine. Now, the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.
Aesculap
Aesculap Implant Systems offers surgical products developed to meet your individual needs and improve the quality of your life.
AxioMed
The next generation of total disc replacement has arrived.
BalancedBack
An alternative to spinal fusion for leg and back pain.
ESP
A monobloc total disc prosthesis that restores natural disc functions
Mobi-C
Mobi-C is an artificial disc, designed to maintain neck motion.
Orthofix
Millions of people around the world suffer from cervical disc degeneration, resulting in chronic pain of the neck, shoulders, arms and hands. In addition to pain, other symptoms include weakness, tingling or numbness. The M6-C™ artificial cervical disc offers an innovative non-fusion solution in treating degeneration of the cervical disc. The M6-C device is the only artificial cervical disc that mimics the structure and movement of a natural disc.
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