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Lumbar Disc Replacement Cervical Disc Replacement Prodisc-C Mobi-C Cervical Disc Medtronic Prestige LP Orthofix M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Simplify Cervical Disc

Restoring Movement with Artificial Disc Replacement

In order to treat intervertebral disc herniations or degenerative disc disease, discectomy (removal of the disc) is often necessary to treat the resulting pain and/or neurologic symptoms that are being caused by the diseased or injured disc. As the name implies, an artificial disc prosthesis is designed in such a way that it imitates normal anatomy. Dr. Stieber has over a decade of experience in performing his New York disc replacement surgery, so you can be assured you are in good hands.

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Intervertebral Discs Have Three Important Functions

Maintain Space Between Vertebrae

Discs not only prevent bone from grinding against bone, but also maintain the normal healthy physiologic distance between vertebrae so that nerve roots can exit from spinal canal freely and without compression or irritation.

Permit Motion

The spine would be a rigid column of vertebrae without the motion of the intervertebral discs. Intervertebral discs give flexibility to the spine, which allows for a full range of motion e.g., forward and backward, side-to-side.

What is Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) Surgery?

Discs may become damaged due to genetic predisposition, every day wear-and-tear, and the natural aging process. degenerative disc disease can be treated using conservative approaches, such as medication, physical therapy and injections. If these methods are unsuccessful in relieving pain, surgery may be recommended.

Other patients will suffer from disc degeneration or injuries to the spine that result in disc herniations that pinch or compress the spinal nerves. Removal of the intervertebral disc may be necessary to properly treat these disc herniations and the resulting neurologic symptoms. Spinal fusion has long been the standard treatment for degenerative disc disease or discs that require removal to treat disc herniations in New York.

This procedure connects two or more vertebrae together so they move as one cohesive unit. The individual bones are caused to grow together to become one bone. While necessary treatment for some patients, such a procedure may contribute to the degeneration of adjacent discs and is necessarily associated with some loss of motion and flexibility.

Dr. Stieber offers his New York patients an alternative to conventional spinal fusion surgery with the advent of artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgery. ADR surgery can be used to treat degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the lumbar spine and of symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD) in the cervical spine. Artificial disc replacement surgery is intended to relieve pain and preserve motion in the spine.

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The Procedure

During both disc replacement surgery and spinal fusion, the pain-generating disc is removed and the intervertebral disc height is restored. For those patients who undergo spinal fusion surgery, the spinal segment is then stabilized with an implant and plate and/or rods and screws. Bone graft is commonly used to promote fusion of the bones. For those patients who undergo disc replacement, a specialized prosthetic device is implanted between vertebrae that allows for potential motion. Since no two patients are the same, our NYC disc replacement surgical plan and procedure will be explained in great detail during consultation.

An artificial disc usually replaces the annulus fibrosus, nucleus pulposus, and the endplates, depending on the type of device. The cervical (neck) or lumbar (lower back) are most commonly treated with disc replacement surgery. During the procedure Dr. Stieber will move through the front of the neck for cervical discs and through the abdomen for lumbar discs. Dr. Stieber is the author of multiple book chapters on disc replacement surgery and has presented his research on disc replacement surgery for both the cervical and lumbar spine. Learn why he delivers one of the top disc replacements New York has to offer.

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Cervical Disc Replacement with Mobi-C for Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
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Am I a Candidate?

Not all cases of degenerative disc disease or disc herniation need disc replacement. In addition, not all patients are candidates for disc replacement surgery in New York. Dr. Stieber understands emerging technologies and is qualified to determine when disc replacement is a suitable treatment option. In general, the ideal candidate:

  • Degenerative disc disease or disc herniation that doesn’t respond to conservative treatment
  • Limited arthritis of the nearby spinal joints
  • Good bone mineral density
  • Has one or two damaged discs

Patients with advanced arthritic changes, significant osteoporosis, and substantial instability are not considered candidates for Dr. Stieber’s disc replacement surgery.

Benefits

The potential benefits of disc replacement include:

  • Elimination of the degenerated or herniated disc as a pain generator
  • Restoration of intervertebral disc height
  • Decompression of neural structures
  • Motion preservation
  • Slowing degeneration of the discs above and below the affected disc
  • Relatively swift return to normal activity
  • Surgery can usually be performed as an outpatient / same-day surgery (cervical)
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What is the Expected Recovery Time?

Cervical Disc replacement in NYC is commonly performed as an outpatient procedure. Lumbar Disc replacement in NYC requires a hospital stay of one to three days. During your stay, physical therapists and occupational therapists will help you learn how to walk and get in and out of bed safely. You will need to avoid bending at the waist, lifting more than five pounds, and twisting for the first two to four weeks.

Most patients are able to return to desk work within two to three weeks, depending on the progress of healing. However, you will be advised to wait about three months before resuming light physical activity. Patients should avoid heavy lifting, strenuous physical activity, and impact sports moving forward after having undergone disc replacement.

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Testimonials What Our Patients Are Saying

Thank you for changing my life.

Dr. Stieber! I have no words to thank you enough. Thank you for changing my life. God bless you, your hands and your family. I’m so happy God put you in my way. You are the best surgeon in the world.

R.N.

Gold standard in todays medicine

Dr stieber corrected previous 2 surgeries that did not take. I had a L4-L5 fusion He is professional and listens to the patient feedback. I should have started with him from the get go – gold standard in todays medicine.

R.H.

You certainly changed my life!

I wanted to personally write to you as well as Bethany, Nancy, and Jennifer, to thank you so much. Not to sound overly dramatic but living with that pain for years, then having that surgery end of Nov. and feeling like a new person- you certainly changed my life! I know I’ve said this befor...

J.L.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Thanks to you I can lift my toddler without any issues- thank you from the bottom of my heart.

L.S.

No words can covey how grateful I am

No words can covey how grateful I am for your care and expertise, but I will try. You are not just a world-class surgeon, you are a world-class human being. The level of care and professionalism from you and your staff has placed me on a faster track to recovery than I ever thought possible.

M.G.

Dr Stieber fixed me from extreme pain and has such a great way about him

Dr Stieber fixed me from extreme pain and has such a great way about him. I’ve got nothing but the best to say about him and his team. I am a new person and my recovery was very quick due to his work. After 3 weeks, I was back in the gym doing light workouts. The man is great!

K.A.

The man is a life saver

Dr. Stieber performed a MIS TLIF at L4 / L5 in January 2015. At a year and a half, I am pain free and doing well. The man is a life saver. I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone experiencing back pain.

J.F.

I very highly recommend Dr. Stieber and his entire team

I am a 69 year old male, who up until 5 years ago, walked 3-5 miles per day. Lower back pain became such an issue that I could hardly walk 100 feet before I had to stop. After consulting with 5 different neurosurgeons, with no positive results, Dr. Stieber was referred to me by a friend. I met wi...

J.L.

Dr Stieber changed my life

Dr Stieber changed my life, I went from being in constant pain to no pain at all and from being almost unable to work to working full time. The surgery was surprisingly almost painless and my recovery quick, His staff always was available to speak to me when I had questions or concerns and were v...

M.F.

Dr. Stieber changed my life

I have been in pain for over a decade. I no longer am. Dr. Stieber changed my life.

H.H.

I am so grateful for your help

I am so grateful for your help–I wouldn’t be progressing towards a brighter future otherwise.

A.A.

Thanks for putting me back together.

Thanks for putting me back together.

J.P.

Thank you for working wonders

Thank you for working wonders and giving me my mom back. I cannot thank you enough.

M.K.

You operated on my spine and enabled me to walk again

You operated on my spine and enabled me to walk again — which is no small thing. I want you to know that even though a year has passed (88 in my case). I will remember you not only as a fine surgeon but as an impeccable dresser and a real nice guy.

J.R.

This is to express my sincere gratitude to you.

This is to express my sincere gratitude to you. May the good Lord richly bless you for the wonderful thing you have done for me. May you live long so that you help others as well.

R.Z.

Your extraordinary skill as a spine surgeon

From your ability to communicate complicated MRI images and medical jargon in a way that made perfect sense to me, to your honesty and candid demeanor, to your ability to empathize, and obviously your extraordinary skill as a spine surgeon…

C.B.

I thank God and you

This time last year I was in so much pain I could not enjoy the holidays with my family. You have changed that for me this year. Thank you is not enough. When I walk down the street and I realize I have walked more than two blocks without pain, I thank God and you, I feel great, you are the BEST!...

T.J.

I thank you with all my heart

I thank you with all my heart and my family’s too. If it wasn’t for your wonderful gift of your hands I would not be walking today.

D.H.

Now I can begin to live again

You identified my condition, arrived at a solution… and most importantly repaired my lower spine. Every morning when I arise pain free, know that I am so very grateful to you and your skillful hands. Thank you for restoring my health. Now I can begin to live again.

A.C.

It has changed my life

I have been sciatica free for almost 7 months. I can stand without having to sit right away. It has changed my life.

J.H.

You all have demonstrated the true meaning of PATIENT CARE.

I would like to take this time to truly thank you for the hard work and dedication in helping me reach some semblance of normalcy. No words can express how grateful I am. You all have demonstrated the true meaning of PATIENT CARE.

T.T.

Dr. Stieber and his entire staff are the best.

Dr. Stieber and his entire staff are the best. From scheduling, appointments, surgery and post op, they are top notch. Doctor Stieber is a very smart and a highly skilled surgeon.

N.

I’m living a new life after the surgery.

I’m living a new life after the surgery. The whole team was impressive. Very responsive, clear and supportive.

E.R.

Always trust a surgeon with great hair.

Incredible team from the desk, techs, PA to the magical hands of the surgeon. Always trust a surgeon with great hair.

J.G.

That was on the mark!

Dr Stieber performed a discectomy on a Tuesday. I was able to go back to the office the next day. i was told the pain would be reduced at least 95%. That was on the mark!

L.P.

For all of this I am truly grateful to you.

The manner in which you diagnosed my orthopedic problem compelled to write to you. When I came to your office on 11/19/20 after an exhaustive search for an accurate diagnosis, I had previously received three contradictory evaluations and various treatments and yet continued to experience progress...

Anonymous

I wanted to reach out to express my thanks to you for the past few years.

I wanted to reach out to express my thanks to you for the past few years. You performed an L5-S1 decompression and revision on me in 2019 and 2021, when I was in medical school.

I was able to successfully complete my training, and am slated to begin neurosurgery residency at the Cleveland ...

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Thank you for taking great care of me!

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My deepest gratitude for everything

My deepest gratitude for everything you did to ensure I received the surgery needed, as quickly as possible; and by the best in the business.

S

How grateful I am to you for giving my life back

Thank you just doesn't seem to express how grateful I am to you for giving me my life back. 

Types of Disc Replacements

Prodisc-C

For patients who require a total cervical disc replacement and who qualify, Prodisc-C is an advanced option that has several key benefits over other TDR and spinal fusion procedures. It has been performed over 125,000 times with less than 1% re-surgery outcomes. Prodisc-C is specifically designed to be a very straightforward procedure that does not require bone grafts, fusion or additional hardware other than the device itself.

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Mobi-C Cervical Disc

The Mobi-C cervical disc is one of the most widely used cervical discs in the world. Mobi-C allows its polyethylene core to slide and rotate inside the disc for self-adjustment to spine movements and provides bone sparing fixation without it cutting into the vertebral bodies of the spine.

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Medtronic Prestige LP

Typically addressed with spinal fusion, Medtronic Prestige LP cervical disc system preserves mobility and allows for the motion of a natural disc, including flexion, extension, side bending and rotating.

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M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc

One of the newest artificial cervical disc designs, the M6-C artificial cervical disc device is an innovative option for patients diagnosed with Cervical Disc Herniation, Cervical Disc Degeneration, or Degenerative Disc Disease.

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NYC spine surgery specialist, Dr. Jonathan Stieber, provides his patients with the most effective treatment options available, all of which are tailored to meet your individual needs. With Dr. Stieber guiding your care, it is possible to say goodbye to pain and enjoy an active lifestyle once again.

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