What is Artificial Disc Replacement
and How Does It Help?

Between each vertebrae in your spine lie spongy discs that act as shock absorbers during impact and allow your spine to move and bend smoothly. Artificial disc replacement surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a damaged disc with an artificial implant. Artificial discs mimic the form and function of your spine’s natural disc. This procedure can provide relief for disc-related back pain and return your spine to full range of motion.

If you are suffering from pain caused by a spinal disc condition and conservative treatments aren’t working, artificial disc replacement could be right for you. Take the first step to finding relief with the Integrated Spine Institute pain assessment below. 

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Do I Need Artificial Disc Replacement?

More than 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many who suffer from spinal disc related back pain find it difficult to maintain their daily activities and find little relief with conservative treatments. Artificial disc replacement surgery is a safe and stable procedure that alleviates pain from a damage spinal disc while restoring mobility to the spine. The experts at Integrated Spine Institute leverage minimally invasive techniques during an artificial disc replacement surgery for:

  • Faster healing and recovery
  • Improved long-term mobility
  • Quicker return to daily activities


Minimally invasive artificial disc replacement surgery can be used to treat a wide range of spinal disc related conditions including:

You don’t need to live in pain. The experts at the Integrated Spine Institute can help you find relief. If you think artificial disc replacement is the right treatment path for you, complete the Integrated Spine Institute treatment assessment below.

Am I A Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement?

If you suffer from spinal disc related pain and your condition has not improved with conservative treatments, you could be a candidate for minimally invasive artificial disc replacement at the Integrated Spine Institute. Factors that play a role in candidacy for this treatment include:

  • Single level (1 disc) affected by their condition
  • No spinal fractures 
  • No spinal abnormalities such as scoliosis 
  • No significant arthritis 
  • No bone spurs


Artificial disc replacement is an innovative spine procedure that has steadily replaced spina fusions in situations where instability is not a concern. This treatment has proven to provide longer term results than a spinal fusions with a quicker recovery period. Generally, individuals with poor bone quality are not considered candidates for artificial disc replacement. 

If you have a confirmed spinal disc related condition and conservative treatments aren’t working for you, you could be a candidate for minimally invasive artificial disc replacement. Try our candidacy check tool below to find out. 

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