The Treatment

During the total disc replacement procedure, the diseased intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with a motion preserving Prodisc-L implant.  The Prodisc-L total disc replacement surgery is intended to:

 

–	Remove the diseased disc
–	Restore normal disc height
–	Significantly reduce discogenic pain
–	Preserve motion in the affected vertebral segment
–	Improve patient function

The Design

The Prodisc-L implant design is based on a ball and socket principle.  The Prodisc-L implant is composed of three implant components – two metal endplates and a plastic inlay, as illustrated below:

 

The endplates have a patented central keel and small spikes for initial fixation to the vertebrae, and a plasma sprayed titanium coating on all bone-contacting surfaces to promote bony on growth. The Prodisc-L implant materials have historically been used in total joint replacement and have been used in spinal arthroplasty procedures for two decades.

 

The Prodisc-L implant is available in a variety of sizes to allow surgeons to accurately match the patient’s anatomy.

 

The Prodisc-L total disc replacement has been determined to be safe and effective in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the lower back. The Prodisc-L total disc replacement is clinically proven to maintain motion in the spine.