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Quick Summary If a surgeon has recommended spinal fusion, it is worth knowing that fusion may not be the only reasonable option. Fusion permanently joins two vertebrae so the treated level no longer moves. For appropriately selected patients, however, non-fusion procedures may relieve the same symptoms while preserving more of the spine’s natural movement. Non-fusion options range from cervical or lumbar artificial disc replacement to minimally invasive procedures that simply

Quick Summary: Cervical disc replacement treats the neck and relieves neck pain, arm pain, and hand numbness, with early recovery to light activity in about 2 to 4 weeks. Plan to resume full activity at 3 months, after the implant has fully healed. Lumbar disc replacement treats the lower back and relieves back pain, leg pain, and sciatica, with early recovery in about 4 to 8 weeks. Patients typically return to light activity in the gym in about 3 weeks, and can plan to resum

A patient guide to insurance coverage, self-pay surgery and the factors that affect pricing The cost of artificial disc replacement varies significantly from one patient to another. There is no single price that applies to every cervical or lumbar procedure because the final cost depends on the diagnosis, number of levels being treated, type of procedure, insurance benefits, surgical facility, implant selection and services required for a safe operation. For general planning