Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition that affects the intervertebral discs in the spine. Discs act as cushions between the vertebrae, providing support, flexibility, and shock absorption. In an earlier blog, we discussed DDD contributors, symptoms, conventional treatments, as well as surgical treatments. This month we would like to continue the discussion and…
What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition that affects the intervertebral discs in the spine. Discs act as cushions between the vertebrae, providing support, flexibility, and shock absorption. Over time, the discs can degenerate or break down, leading to degenerative disc disease. The degeneration typically occurs as a natural part…
What is spinal fusion? Lower back pain and neck pain are some of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment. Common treatments may include anti-inflammatory medicines, heat or ice, and physical therapy. While most pain will get better on its own within three months, oftentimes pain will persist and become chronic. When treatments no…
“I have the ability to run again; I have the ability to bike again. I’m able to participate in doing those things I wanted to do. I’m very grateful.” – Dr. Ken Sullivan-Bol, M6-C™ disc patient. After struggling with pain from his herniated disc for years, Dr. Ken Sullivan-Bol chose to have an artificial cervical…
For many people dealing with neck and back pain, it can be quite debilitating and interfere greatly with day-to-day life. Scheduling an appointment to discuss your symptoms and concerns will allow you to learn more about the options that can put you on the path to healing. Your physician will take a medical history, diagnose…
Lower back pain and neck pain are some of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment. Common treatments may include anti-inflammatory medicines, heat or ice, and physical therapy. While most pain will get better on its own within three months, oftentimes pain will persist and become chronic. When treatments no longer offer relief and…
What is Chronic Neck Pain? Chronic neck pain is pain that starts in the neck and can be associated with radiating pain down one or both of your arms. Neck pain can interfere with your daily activities and reduce your quality of life. Fortunately, many causes of neck pain are not serious and can improve…
Orthofix announced the first patient implant in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical study that will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the M6-C™ artificial cervical disc compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of contiguous two-level symptomatic cervical radiculopathy. “Artificial cervical disc replacement is rapidly becoming the standard…
Did you know that Orthofix M6-C discs have been implanted in more than 60,000 patients around the world? The M6-C artificial disc implant is a next-generation artificial disc designed to mimic the natural motion of a native disc. It was developed specifically with the intention of replacing an intervertebral disc damaged by cervical disc degeneration.…
