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Artificial Disc Replacement

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What is Artificial Disc Replacement?

Artificial disc replacement (ADR), also known as total disc replacement, is an advanced surgical procedure used to treat certain conditions of the spine, such as degenerative disc disease. Unlike spinal fusion, which permanently connects two or more vertebrae, ADR involves replacing a damaged spinal disc with an artificial one, allowing for the preservation of motion at the affected segment.

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Cervical

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Artificial Cervical Disk

Lumbar

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Artificial Lumbar Disk

Mobility Restoration

Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery is backed by clinical data supporting its effectiveness with patients suffering from degenerative disc disease, disc herniations, and pinched nerves.

Design & Kinematics

DESIGNED FOR MOVEMENT

The core design allows for natural anatomical movements including lateral bending with flexion and extension while resisting sheer force.

ANATOMICAL SIZING ADR

ANATOMICAL SIZING

The anatomical shape of the implant is designed to match that of a natural human vertebral body.

STABLE & RELIABLE Fixation

A plasma sprayed titanium coating is applied to the artificial disc endplates to help induce bone growth to help secure the implant in place.

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Fusion vs Artificial Disc Replacement

Spinal Fusion
  • Limited motion
  • Risk of Adjacent Level Disease
  • longer recovery time
  • enhanced motion
  • less risk of adjacent level disease
  • less recovery time
Artifical Disc

Clinical Studies on Artificial Disk vs Fusion

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Not all patients are candidates for artificial disc replacement. In some instances, fusion may be the best/safest option.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr Hamid R. Mir M.D.

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Dr. Hamid R. Mir MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Back, Spine, & Neck Specialist

Dr Hamid Mir is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon & back, spine, & neck specialist with fellowship training in combined neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery. He has offices in Orange County, Los Angeles & Riverside. Dr Mir specializes in spinal fusion, lumbar surgery and treating trauma as well as other conditions affecting the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine including degenerative diseases, stenosis, fracture, infection, adult scoliosis, revision, and complex reconstructions.

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Dr. Hamid Mir is a member of American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2004. As a top rated spine surgeon, he specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine diseases including degenerative, stenosis, fracture, infection, scoliosis, revision, and complex reconstructions.

Dr. Mir focused his practice on minimally invasive techniques. As Medical Director of DISC Sports & Spine Center, Dr. Mir is at the forefront of the field of minimally invasive spine surgery. The benefits of these techniques include less post-operative pain, quicker recovery reduced blood loss, less soft tissue damage, smaller surgical incisions, less scarring and improved function.

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Learning Resources

Types of Artificial Disc Replacement

Recovery Time After Disc Replacement Surgery

Artificial Disk Replacement vs Spinal Fusion

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