Artificial Disc Replacement

Dr. Pollard trained at one of only five centers given approval by the Food & Drug Administration to implant artificial discs. In this procedure, a painful disc is completely excised and replaced with a metal and polyethylene disc. The same technology used to manufacture artificial knees and hips was used to develop this prosthesis. It is hoped that by preserving motion in the spine, these implants will protect the remainder of the spine from degenerative arthritis (degenerative disc disease).

Dr. Pollard can perform both cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) total disc arthroplasty.