TREATMENTS COMPARED

See the many compelling benefits of Prodisc-L® disc replacement compared to other surgeries for lumbar/degenerative disc disease.

Looking for full post-operative mobility and a return to strenuous exercise and sports? You’ve found it.

.	Prodisc-L® Disc Replacement	Discectomy	Spinal Fusion
Effects of Intervention	Permanent	Temporary	Permanent
Post-Operative Mobility	Full	Limited	Limited
Return to Strenuous Exercise and Sports	6 to 12 months	Not recommended	Not recommended
Risk of Nerve or Spinal Cord Damage (Permanent Numbness, Tingling or Burning)	Minimal	Moderate to High	Moderate to High
Risk of Problems in Later Life / Adjacent Segment Disease (attributable to surgery)	Minimal	Yes	Yes
Approximate Duration of Procedure	45 minutes	45 minutes	2 hours
Typical Perioperative Blood Loss	Minimal, <100ml	Minimal, <100ml	Significant, >500ml
Location of Incision	Abdomen	Back	Back
Revision Surgery Rate (required to improve patient outcome after initial procedure)	<1%	N/A	8% to 45%
Post-Operative Hospital Stay	2 days*	2 days	Up to 1 week
Lumbar Back Brace	Not required	Generally Not Required	6 to 12 weeks

*The patient arrives at CCV Montpellier the night before the operation (Tuesday) and stays for two nights after the operation before leaving for their hotel on Friday. The hospital stay is three nights in total.

In summary

Prodisc-L® total disc replacement is the only solution that permanently relieves pain, carries minimal risk, restores spinal mobility and provides a return to strenuous activities and competitive sports.