Herniated Disc Treatment By Los Angeles Spine Surgeon K. Rad Payman, MD

This video shows how "Will", a 26 year-old man is treated for his neck pain caused by a herniated disc. Spine surgeon K. Rad Payman, MD shows how minimally invasive spinal disc replacement relieves the pain and preserves range of movement so Will will be able to enjoy his life again. 

 

Over time, discs can become dried out, compressed or otherwise damaged due to age, genetics and everyday wear-and-tear. Disc degeneration also may result in bone spurs. If disc or bone material pushes into or impinges on a nearby nerve root and/or the spinal cord, it may result in pain, numbness, weakness, muscle spasms and loss of coordination, both at the site of the damage and elsewhere in the body, since most of the nerves for the rest of the body pass from the brain through the neck. Similar symptoms may occur suddenly if the disc nucleus dislodges and causes nerve root compression, a condition referred to as a “herniated disc”. 

 

Artificial disc replacement is a surgical method of replacing the diseased or damaged intervertebral discs with an artificial disc to relieve pain and restore motion to the spine. It may be considered as an alternative to spinal fusion for certain patients. For more information visit www.TheSpineMD.com and call 818-501-2001.