A Common Spine Surgery Dilemma: Artificial Disc Replacement vs. Fusion

Being told you need back surgery can be a shock. It can also induce worry and it’s challenging for many patients to figure out what kind of procedure is best for them. Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute) is here to break down the differences between a traditional spinal fusion and a motion preservation procedure to help you work your way through this modern medicine dilemma.

Keep watching to tune in to Episode 37 of VSI's Get Back to Your Life podcast - featuring Spine Surgeon, Dr. Christopher Good.

Key Moments:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - How long have you been doing motion preservation?
3:12 - Choosing Disc Replacement Vs. Spinal Fusion
3:55 - Downsides of a Spinal Fusion
5:30 - What is Motion Preservation?
6:57 - How to Choose the Correct Spine Surgery
9:56 - Spine Surgery Advancements
12:14 - Spine Surgery Overseas vs. Spine Surgery in the U.S.
13:58 - How to Choose the Right Surgeon

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