Back Pain: Total Disc Replacement
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Total disc replacement is when you replace an intervertebral disc with an artificial disc. There are a few different things that can lead to his type of procedure. There are also a few things you need to know about this procedure before you decide its right for you.
The first thing you should know is that total disc replacement is like any other back surgery. Its a last resort and should only be attempted after all other more conservative treatments have been exhausted. After all, do you want to go under the knife if theres an easier way to cure your back pain?
Total Disc Replacement - Not in the US
The real catch with disc replacement surgery right now is that its not available in the US. That doesnt mean, however, that you cant undergo the procedure. In fact, there are many cases of Americans traveling to Germany and other countries where it is legal and having the procedure done there.
While clinic trials have begun in the use for this procedure, countries like Germany have hosted doctors that have successfully performed many total disc replacement procedures for several years now. So, while you may not want to buy your plane ticket to Germany just yet, its certainly worth looking into. You can talk to your doctor about it and there is a lot of research on the Web regarding the treatment, too.
Posted on: Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:55 am 
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