Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Why choose San Jose Neurospine for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
- 1/2 inch incision
- Board Certified Neurosurgeon
- More than 3,500 successful cases
- Same day discharge
- Northwestern/UCLA Trained
- Minimal post-op pain
- Quick Recovery
- Over 90 percent success rate
- Advanced Technology
Restoring Motion in the Lower Back
Lower back pain affects millions of Americans, often stemming from degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine. When a lumbar disc deteriorates, it can lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and nerve compression causing sciatica symptoms down the legs. The prodisc L offers an advanced solution for patients suffering from these conditions. Lumbar artificial disc replacement with the prodisc L is a sophisticated surgical procedure that involves removing the damaged disc and replacing it with this state-of-the-art implant. Unlike the smaller discs in the neck, lumbar discs bear significantly more weight and must withstand greater mechanical stress. The prodisc L is specifically engineered to handle these demanding conditions while maintaining the natural biomechanics of your lower spine.
Why Consider prodisc L Over Traditional Fusion?
Traditional lumbar fusion permanently joins vertebrae together, eliminating motion at the treated level. While effective for stability, fusion creates a rigid segment that can accelerate degeneration at adjacent levels. The prodisc L takes a fundamentally different approach:
- Preserves natural motion in your lower back, allowing you to bend, twist, and move normally
- Distributes mechanical forces more evenly throughout your spine, potentially reducing stress on nearby discs
- Maintains proper spine alignment and disc height to keep nerve pathways open
- May reduce recovery time compared to fusion procedures
- Demonstrated long-term durability in clinical studies with favorable outcomes
Recent multi-center clinical trials comparing the prodisc L to fusion have shown comparable or superior pain relief with the added benefit of maintained mobility. Patients often report improved function for everyday activities like sitting, standing, and walking.
Lumbar Disc Replacement at San Jose Neurospine
Successful outcomes with the prodisc L depend significantly on proper patient selection and surgical technique. At San Jose Neurospine, our Board Certified Neurosurgeon — Dr. Onibokun — has extensive experience specifically with lumbar artificial disc replacement. We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of each patient, including:
- Detailed assessment of pain patterns and neurological symptom
- Analysis of spinal alignment and biomechanics
- Evaluation of bone quality and disc space dimensions
- Review of previous treatments and their effectiveness
Not every lumbar disc herniation is appropriate for artificial disc replacement. Dr. Onibokun evaluates each patient to determine if the disc herniation is appropriate for a lumbar artificial disc. If not, Dr. Onibokun can provide the most appropriate type of surgery to relieve symptoms of a herniated disc.
Is the prodisc L Right for You?
Are you a candidate for lumbar artificial disc surgery with the prodisc L? This can be a complicated assessment based on the type of disc problem you have. Keep in mind that the physician you choose for spine surgery will have great impact on your outcome from spine surgery - especially artificial disc surgery. The more experienced and trained the surgeon is in spine, the more options you have to explore.
Determining if you're a candidate for the prodisc L requires specialized assessment. Ideal candidates typically
- Have confirmed disc degeneration at one or two lumbar levels
- Have not found adequate relief from non-surgical treatments
- Maintain good bone quality without significant arthritis in spinal joints
- Do not have certain spinal deformities like scoliosis
Learn more about this new lumbar artificial disc technology at San Jose Neurospine which can provide a free review of your MRI scan. Click here to request an appointment.
San Jose Neurospine Treatment Philosophy
- We understand the negative impact chronic neck or lower back pain could have on quality of life. We are fully aware that these conditions cause a significant amount of suffering for our patients. We also understand the significant fear and anxiety most patients have about the prospects of having to undergo spinal surgery
- We do NOT believe in conventional OPEN spinal surgery techniques because they are too invasive and the recovery is too prolonged
- We are STRONG believers in MIS Surgery Techniques and we possess world class expertise in this field
- We believe that the results with MIS surgery are far superior to those with open spine surgery
- We believe the overwhelming majority of spinal conditions could be treated effectively through tiny incisions using endoscopic techniques
- We believe in muscle and soft tissue sparing surgery techniques
- We believe that patients recover much faster when MIS surgery techniques are employed as opposed to open surgical techniques
- We believe in consistently maintaining an obsession with achieving the very best patient outcomes and our safety record is second to none nationwide.
- We believe in preserving spinal motion whenever possible
- Our core purpose is to return our patients back to life and activity utilizing highly sophisticated and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. The surgery is only the means to the end.
We have changed the lives of thousands of patients using these minimally invasive techniques. Learn more about the patient’s experiences by watching their video testimonials.