Why Motion Preservation is So Important for Your Spine

For patients under 60, spinal fusion is not just a surgery. It is a decades-long commitment with consequences. Dr. Brent Kimball of DISC Neurosurgery & Spine in Lone Tree, CO explains the physics behind adjacent level degeneration: when one spinal level stops moving, the levels above and below absorb more stress and wear out faster. Disc replacement preserves natural motion and protects the surrounding levels of your spine. For younger patients especially, this is not just about relieving pain today. It is about protecting your spine for the future. If you know someone considering fusion surgery, share this video. Fusion is a big deal.