Why do I need surgery ? (2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. 

 

o make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

 

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (1)

As discs lose their water content because of disease or age, they lose their height and bring the vertebrae closer together. The consequence is a weakening of the shock absorption properties of the disc and a narrowing of the openings for the nerves in the sides of the spine. Additionally, a loss of disc height may cause the formation of bone spurs, which can push against your spinal cord and/or nerves. 

When a disc ruptures in the cervical spine, it puts pressure on one or more nerve roots (called nerve root compression) or on the spinal cord, causing pain and other symptoms in the neck and arms. Living with this pain or weakness and tingling in the arms can be disabling.

Disc degeneration

With the advice of your doctor, you may have tried other treatments for some time now which did not relieve your pain or dysfunction. Or perhaps your doctor has determined that irreparable damage would result without surgery. Your doctor has recommended that you consider the PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis, which provides for motion following surgery, instead of the more common fusion procedure.

What is involved in a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc System procedure?

This surgery involves the use of a new medical device, which is designed to replace the disc which sits between the vertebrae in your neck. Your disc, which is damaged or diseased, is surgically removed through an incision made in the front of the neck.

In its place, your surgeon will prepare a space and insert a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis. The device utilizes a ball and socket design which is designed to allow for motion to be preserved.

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. 

 

o make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

 

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (1)

As discs lose their water content because of disease or age, they lose their height and bring the vertebrae closer together. The consequence is a weakening of the shock absorption properties of the disc and a narrowing of the openings for the nerves in the sides of the spine. Additionally, a loss of disc height may cause the formation of bone spurs, which can push against your spinal cord and/or nerves. 

When a disc ruptures in the cervical spine, it puts pressure on one or more nerve roots (called nerve root compression) or on the spinal cord, causing pain and other symptoms in the neck and arms. Living with this pain or weakness and tingling in the arms can be disabling.

Disc degeneration

With the advice of your doctor, you may have tried other treatments for some time now which did not relieve your pain or dysfunction. Or perhaps your doctor has determined that irreparable damage would result without surgery. Your doctor has recommended that you consider the PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis, which provides for motion following surgery, instead of the more common fusion procedure.

What is involved in a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc System procedure?

This surgery involves the use of a new medical device, which is designed to replace the disc which sits between the vertebrae in your neck. Your disc, which is damaged or diseased, is surgically removed through an incision made in the front of the neck.

In its place, your surgeon will prepare a space and insert a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis. The device utilizes a ball and socket design which is designed to allow for motion to be preserved.

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. 

 

o make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

 

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (1)

As discs lose their water content because of disease or age, they lose their height and bring the vertebrae closer together. The consequence is a weakening of the shock absorption properties of the disc and a narrowing of the openings for the nerves in the sides of the spine. Additionally, a loss of disc height may cause the formation of bone spurs, which can push against your spinal cord and/or nerves.

When a disc ruptures in the cervical spine, it puts pressure on one or more nerve roots (called nerve root compression) or on the spinal cord, causing pain and other symptoms in the neck and arms. Living with this pain or weakness and tingling in the arms can be disabling.

Disc degeneration

With the advice of your doctor, you may have tried other treatments for some time now which did not relieve your pain or dysfunction. Or perhaps your doctor has determined that irreparable damage would result without surgery. Your doctor has recommended that you consider the PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis, which provides for motion following surgery, instead of the more common fusion procedure.

What is involved in a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc System procedure?

This surgery involves the use of a new medical device, which is designed to replace the disc which sits between the vertebrae in your neck. Your disc, which is damaged or diseased, is surgically removed through an incision made in the front of the neck.

In its place, your surgeon will prepare a space and insert a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis. The device utilizes a ball and socket design which is designed to allow for motion to be preserved.

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. 

 

o make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

 

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (1)

As discs lose their water content because of disease or age, they lose their height and bring the vertebrae closer together. The consequence is a weakening of the shock absorption properties of the disc and a narrowing of the openings for the nerves in the sides of the spine. Additionally, a loss of disc height may cause the formation of bone spurs, which can push against your spinal cord and/or nerves.

When a disc ruptures in the cervical spine, it puts pressure on one or more nerve roots (called nerve root compression) or on the spinal cord, causing pain and other symptoms in the neck and arms. Living with this pain or weakness and tingling in the arms can be disabling.

Disc degeneration

With the advice of your doctor, you may have tried other treatments for some time now which did not relieve your pain or dysfunction. Or perhaps your doctor has determined that irreparable damage would result without surgery. Your doctor has recommended that you consider the PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis, which provides for motion following surgery, instead of the more common fusion procedure.

What is involved in a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc System procedure?

This surgery involves the use of a new medical device, which is designed to replace the disc which sits between the vertebrae in your neck. Your disc, which is damaged or diseased, is surgically removed through an incision made in the front of the neck.

In its place, your surgeon will prepare a space and insert a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis. The device utilizes a ball and socket design which is designed to allow for motion to be preserved.

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery ? (2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. 

 

o make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: www.brain-spine.com.hk/
It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery?(2)

Preparing for surgery

You may be told to see your general practitioner before surgery to check your overall health. Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, and ask if you should stop taking any medications before surgery. To make your recovery easier, prepare your home for life after surgery. Place important things within easy reach. Remove safety hazards that might cause you to lose your balance. Arrange for someone to help you at home and around the house after surgery. You will most likely be told not to eat or drink the night before the surgery. Be sure you read and understand this entire booklet. Your surgeon is required to let you know of the potential risks, as well as benefits, of this surgery.

After surgery

Ask your surgeon about your specific recovery plan following surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to recover from surgery as quickly as possible and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

After surgery your surgeon may refer you to physical therapist who will teach you exercises to improve your strength and increase your mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help you become active as soon as possible, using safe body movements that protect your neck.

Recovering from pain and surgery is an ongoing process. How fast you recover depends on your commitment to working closely with your physical therapist, and moving and exercising correctly, as recommended by your surgeon.

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do I need surgery?(1)

As discs lose their water content because of disease or age, they lose their height and bring the vertebrae closer together. The consequence is a weakening of the shock absorption properties of the disc and a narrowing of the openings for the nerves in the sides of the spine. Additionally, a loss of disc height may cause the formation of bone spurs, which can push against your spinal cord and/or nerves.

When a disc ruptures in the cervical spine, it puts pressure on one or more nerve roots (called nerve root compression) or on the spinal cord, causing pain and other symptoms in the neck and arms. Living with this pain or weakness and tingling in the arms can be disabling.

Disc degeneration

With the advice of your doctor, you may have tried other treatments for some time now which did not relieve your pain or dysfunction. Or perhaps your doctor has determined that irreparable damage would result without surgery. Your doctor has recommended that you consider the PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis, which provides for motion following surgery, instead of the more common fusion procedure.

What is involved in a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc System procedure?

This surgery involves the use of a new medical device, which is designed to replace the disc which sits between the vertebrae in your neck. Your disc, which is damaged or diseased, is surgically removed through an incision made in the front of the neck.

In its place, your surgeon will prepare a space and insert a PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Prosthesis. The device utilizes a ball and socket design which is designed to allow for motion to be preserved.

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your orthopedic doctors for diagnosis and treatment.