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 ? (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 ? (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 ? (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.

Nerve structure of spinal cord

The Spinal cord functions as a sophisticated network that carries information from the outer elements of the body (skin, muscles, ligaments, joints) through the sensory tracts, to the central “computer,” the brain. Data are processed there, and new information, such as muscle control, is sent out through the motor tracts of the spinal cord. Part of the Central Nervous System (CNS), the spinal cord is located immediately below the brain stem and extends from the foramen magnum to L1.

The spinal cord is a firm but delicate structure that contains both gray and white matter. Compression, distraction, or other manipulation can result in significant injury to the spinal cord.

At L1 the spinal cord terminates as the Conus Medularis. Below L1, the thick but flexible dural sac (also called the thecal sac) contains the spinal nerves collectively known as the CAUDA EQUINA. Also contained within the cauda equina is the FILUM TERMINALE, which extends from the conus medularis to the coccyx and acts as an anchor to keep the lower spinal cord in its normal shape and position.

The individual nerve roots of the cauda equina are suspended in cerebrospinal fluid. At this level, it is possible to pass a needle safely into the thecal sac for evaluation of spinal fluid or injection of various materials such as drugs, anesthetics, or radiologic substances.

Reference: www.back.com, www.brain-spine.com.hk, http://www.necksurgery.com

The information provided aims to provide educational purpose, if you have the described conditions as above, please consult your neurosurgeon.