Dr. V Anand Nailk, of New Delhi Spine, has dedicated his life to spinal mobility preservation, rehabilitation, and complete disk replacement surgery. He is a live example of ADR success, having had procedures to replace their spinal discs with this cutting-edge technique. With More than 20 years of experience in the field of Spine Surgery and more than 13000 ADR surgeries in his name he a beacon, for Back Pain Surgeries.
A distinguished spine surgeon in India, brings over 21 years of global expertise in Spine Surgery. Specializes in Spine Surgery with a robust medical education including MS Ortho and Board Certified International spine surgery fellowships from Australia, USA & Singapore, including a post FRACS Education and Training (PFET) from Gold Coast, Australia.
An artificial disc replacement is a surgical treatment that
replaces a damaged or degenerative intervertebral disc in the spine with an
artificial disc. The operation is also known as "total disc replacement" (TDR)
or "total disc arthroplasty" (TDA).
ADR can be used in the lumbar spine for low back pain and in the cervical spine
for neck pain, arm discomfort, and other symptoms caused by spinal cord
compression.
An ADR surgical surgery can be a highly effective technique to relieve pain from
a spinal disease and enhance a patient's overall quality of life. An ADR might
be a highly efficient way to find a lasting cure to the discomfort caused by
degenerative disc disease or disc herniation.
Degenerative disc disease, a major cause of low back pain, develops when one or more discs (gel-filled cushions between the vertebrae) rupture or degenerate. Unlike other "degenerative" illnesses, symptoms of disc issues typically resolve in a few weeks with minimum therapy. However, a tiny number of patients experience chronic problems that may necessitate surgery.
An artificial disc, consisting of surgical-grade plastic and/or metal, is a long-lasting and feasible replacement for a "worn out" intervertebral disc. Artificial discs serve the same purpose as real spinal discs, but their substance is strong, inert, and resistant to delamination (adhesion separation).
ADR is widely recognized as the least intrusive spinal surgery, with a success rate of 90-95%. There have been several randomized controlled trials comparing fusion to disc replacement and all have proven ADR to be better, particularly over beyond 5 years. Long-term (20+ years) studies from Europe now confirm the effectiveness and safety of ADR.
Chronic neck and back discomfort can be caused by a degenerative condition that affects our vertebral discs, which are a tough yet malleable, cushioned shock-absorbing covering for our vertebrae, the bones that support our upper body weight and twist and bend. Unfortunately, practically everyone over the age of 40 suffers from some form of degenerative disc disease. Back surgery is seldom the first choice for treating back pain, and Dr. Anand frequently sees patients who have already undergone spinal surgery. For most people, attempting to treat back pain for at least six months with non-surgical approaches is indicated. If their pain persists after at least six months of therapies such as heat treatment, maximal tolerated exercise, physical therapy, oral analgesics, and corticosteroids, they may be a candidate for advanced disc replacement surgery.
Improved quality of life : Because the pain is completely or partially eliminated and the vertebrae restore their movement, the patient can have a higher quality of life, expect a shorter recovery period, and even practice sports again.
Significantly reduced risk : The danger of deterioration in the surrounding discs is considerably minimized with disc replacement since the vertebrae are not immobilized. This deterioration does tend to develop following spinal fusion surgery since it leads to extra biomechanical stress on the discs immediately above and below the fused disc. This might lead to the necessity for more surgery in the future.
Minimally invasive surgery : ADR surgery is a less invasive surgical procedure because it uses an anterior approach to the spine, removing the need to modify the back muscles or nerves. All of this dramatically lowers the likelihood of postoperative discomfort and nerve damage.
Avoid blood loss. : Osteotomies are not required, eliminating the possibility of severe blood loss.