Spine Talk Podcast - Artificial Disc Replacement with Drs. Guyer, Blumenthal, & Shellock Shellock

One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were man-made. An artificial disc is an elegant concept because it restores motion between the vertebral bodies instead of fusing them to other discs and locking them in place. However, improving on what Mother Nature “created” is always a challenge. Fortunately, the spine specialists at Texas Back Institute (TBI) were up for the task. To see the full article visit:

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Spine Talk Podcast - Artificial Disc Replacement with Drs. Guyer, Blumenthal, & Shellock Shellock is an episode from Spine Talk by Spine Talk.

This episode is 00:17:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 4, 2023.

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