The Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Picking the Right Implant: It’s Not One Size Fits All
Why Implant Choice Matters More Than You Think One of the most important decisions I make as a spine surgeon happens before I ever step into the operating room. It is choosing the right implant for the patient. Whether we are talking about artificial disks, cages, rods, screws, or plates, the type of implant I […]
Cervical vs. Lumbar Disk Replacement: What the Research Really Says
A Closer Look at Two Powerful Solutions As a spine surgeon who performs artificial disk replacement (ADR) regularly, I’m often asked a simple but important question: “Is there a difference between replacing a disk in the neck and one in the lower back?” The short answer is yes. Both cervical and lumbar disk replacements share […]