While a fusion with an interbody cage and BMP remains the standard of care, and allows most patients to return to symptom-free normal activities within a short period of time, the artificial disc may provide an alternative solution for those patients suffering from degenerative disc disease.
Medtronic designed the MAVERICK™ Disc in cooperation with several spinal surgeons. The first MAVERICK™ Disc was implanted in Europe in January 2002.
The MAVERICK™ Artificial Disc is a two-part implant made of Cobalt-Chrome-Molybdenum alloy. The two components each have one polished articulating side and one roughened, hydroxyapatite-coated, bone-contacting side. Additionally, the disc's design potentially restores normal movement of the spine. The hydroxyapatite (HA) coating is added to encourage bony in-growth and long-term stability.
Metal-on-metal (MOM) implants have been used in hips since the 1970s. The device utilizes biocompatible materials that have an established record of success in long-term implantation and documented testing.
Many factors contribute to the longevity of an artificial disc prosthesis. However, the MAVERICK™ Disc has undergone significant testing to verify adequate durability of the prosthesis.
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The surgery is intended to:
Remove the diseased disc
Restore disc normal height
Reduce discogenic pain
Provide the potential to preserve motion in the affected vertebral segment
The clinical success of ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement surgery is dependent upon many factors, including patient selection, thorough discectomy and remobilization, and proper placement of the ProDisc-L implant within the disc space.
The ProDisc-L surgeon education program consists of three training modules designed to give surgeons the tools they need to perform ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement surgery and achieve optimal clinical results. It combines classroom lecture, case study review, hands-on bioskills labs, and interactive live-surgery.
In order to perform ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement surgeries, a surgeon must attend the ProDisc-L Forum and complete each of the following three training modules:
Design Philosophy, Indications and Patient Selection
Case Review
Surgical Technique
Upon successful completion of ProDisc-L training, surgeons will be equipped with the necessary tools to perform ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement, including:
Access to ProDisc-L implants and instrumentation
The highest quality OR technical support
Full support from reimbursement specialists to assist in obtaining insurance payments
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( 2.6 / 149 )The CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc was originally developed at the CHARITÉ University Hospital in Berlin, Germany in the mid-1980's by Prof. Karin Büttner-Janz, Prof. Kurt Schellnack, leading spine specialists. Further refinements to the design were incorporated with the cooperation of the staff at Waldemar Link GmbH, a leading European based medical device manufacturer.
In 2003 DePuy Spine acquired the Link Spine Group, Inc., and gained exclusive worldwide rights to its principal product, the SB CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc. The FDA approved the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc in October of 2004 after extensive review of the two year U.S. clinical trial results. In addition to these studies, total disc replacement with the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc has been performed in Europe for over 17 years and has been used in treating thousands of patients worldwide.
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