Dr. Michael Halperin | 2023 Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement Using A Mobi-C Implant

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Do you know what it's like inside the operating room of a neck surgery?

Join Dr. Michael Halperin, one of Connecticut's top Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeons, and get an up-close look as he replaces his patient's C6-C7 Disc with Mobi-C's Artificial Disc.

This new technology might sound scary, but once you watch Dr. Halperin and his team's practiced precision in the operating room, you'll see that this cutting-edge technology is helping patients live life in full motion longer - and with less fear of surgical complications.

0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Fusion Vs Disc Replacement
0:33 - Mobi-C, the artificial cervical disc
0:49 - Discectomy prep and surgical start
2:01 - Surgical incision and anatomy explained
2:21 - Disc Measuring and X-Ray Imaging
3:37 - Neurological Monitoring for Spine Surgery
4:20 - Optimizing Mobi-C Artificial Disc Implant Fit and Spinal Canal Access
5:21 - Disc Space Measurement and Mobi-C Trial Implants for Proper Fit
6:48 - Mobi-C Artificial Disc Implant Success & X-Ray Confirmation
7:20 - Post op with the doc on Mobi-C Artificial Success Rates & more

The idea of a disc replacement is to first remove the damaged or herniated disc (cervical discectomy), and then insert an artificial disc. The artificial disc mimics the movements of a natural disc by maintaining appropriate space between the nearby vertebrate, reducing any friction and nerve compression that had been causing pain.

Dr. Halperin has been performing this surgery with the Mobi-C artificial disc replacement since this technology first came out. According to Mobi-C manufacturer, Zimmer Biomet, Halperin has performed more disc replacement procedures than any other surgeon in New England.

Mobi-C's Artificial Disc design features a combination of metal and medical-grade plastic components, promoting durability and biocompatibility within the body. This cutting-edge design aims to preserve motion at the treated disc level, potentially reducing the risk of adjacent segment degeneration compared to traditional cervical fusion.

Not only does preserving disc mobility help reduce stress on other vertebrae in the spine, but the surgery is also an outpatient procedure with quicker operating times, shorter recovery times, and a faster return back to work or play.

With its potential to alleviate pain, restore function, and improve patients' overall quality of life, Mobi-C's Artificial Disc represents a significant advancement in cervical spine treatment options.

Patients with severe arthritis may not be suitable candidates for disc replacements. Therefore, seeking early treatment with a spinal surgeon can keep more options available for long-term health. (Patients with severe cervical arthritis can still typically find pain relief with cervical fusion).

Although this innovative technology remains a bright spot for patient neck pain relief options, many patients will find relief with less invasive and non-surgical neck pain care, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, and medication.

Some signs that you might be suffering from cervical-related pain could include:
• Neck Pain
• Radiating Arm Pain
• Numbness & Tingling in arms, hands, fingers,
• Weakened grip (overall arm weakness)
• Decreased Neck Range of Motion
• Loss of Balance or Coordination, especially while walking
• Worsening Pain with neck movement, coughing, sneezing
• Pain that improves when resting or laying down

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