Back pain is one of the most common medical problems. It can interfere with routine activities, work and recreation. For most patients, their back pain improves on its own. For others, spine surgery may be the only option to relieve the pain.
Gundersen Lutheran is on the cutting edge of treating debilitating back pain. Our surgeons offer artificial disc replacement surgery called disc arthroplasty, and it can be used in the back (lumbar) or neck (cervical) region of your spine.
The most common cause of severe, consistent back pain is degenerated discs in the back or neck. For years, the only surgical option was lumbar fusion or cervical fusion. This procedure eliminates motion in the vertebra and takes away function. Disc arthroplasty eases patients’ pain and restores their movement to virtually normal. For more information about cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, click here.
Disc arthroplasty is a good option for many patients, but it is not for everyone with neck and back pain. Each patient is evaluated by the Gundersen Lutheran neurosurgery team. Click here for the criteria you must meet to be eligible for the surgery.
For more information about disc arthroplasty, call Gundersen Lutheran Neurosciences at (608) 775-9000 or (800) 362-9567 ext. 59000.