3 Reasons You Were Never Offered Disc Replacement

Have you been offered spinal fusion but wondered if disc replacement was ever considered? Dr. Brent Kimball of DISC Neurosurgery & Spine in Lone Tree, CO breaks down the three real reasons patients are never offered disc replacement. Geographic limitations and surgeon training, a surgeon's narrow comfort level with the procedure, and insurance companies quietly controlling which treatments your doctor recommends. Many patients never even know disc replacement was an option. Dr. Kimball personally reviews cases and welcomes second opinion consultations, whether or not he ends up being your surgeon. You need to know you have options.