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If you experience weakening or damage to an intervertebral disc, it can significantly impact your spine’s alignment. This may result in chronic pain that persists despite at-home treatment, physical therapy, chiropractic, and other non-surgical treatments. For these cases, the two recommended procedures are cervical disc replacement and lumbar disc replacement. During these surgeries, a skilled spine surgeon removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial one. Benefit from the expertise of the best cervical disc replacement surgeons at Gottlieb Spine. We offer this proven technique to help alleviate your pain and restore your optimal spinal health.
Normal Discs vs Injured Discs
The spine consists of bony vertebrae, discs, nerves, and other structures. The vertebrae, which stack up to create your spinal column, surround and protect your spinal cord. The discs are located between each vertebra.
Discs consist of a fibrous outer layer (annulus) surrounding a gelatinous center (nucleus). They allow motion between vertebrae, act as shock absorbers, and distribute the stress and strain placed on your spine. When a disk weakens, the outer layer may not be able to hold the center of the disc in place and the disc may “bulge” which can irritate nerves.
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Orthopedic Spine Center: Dr. Jamie Gottlieb
6121 State Hwy 161, Ste 225
Irving, TX 75038
Tel: (469) 528-1169
Fax: (877) 319-1790
Nearby Locations:
Hackberry Creek, Las Colinas, Mandalay Place, Broadmoor Hills, Cottonwood Valley, Valley Ranch
75038, 75039, 75063
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