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Navigating Disc Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, Disc Replacement, Spine Surgery, Back Pain

Navigating Disc Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision

While both artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery are beneficial treatment options when it comes to reducing or eliminating pain, in this post Dr. Scott Blumenthal, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, discusses the distinct advantages offered by the disc replacement approach.…

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What to Consider When Exploring Disc Replacement Surgery
Dr. Jessica Shellock, Disc Replacement, Back Pain, Spine Surgery

What to Consider When Exploring Disc Replacement Surgery

If you’ve been suffering from debilitating back or neck pain for any length of time, you owe it to yourself to explore artificial disc replacement as a treatment option for getting back to the activities you love. In this post, Dr. Jessica Shellock, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, provides an overview of the procedure and what you can expect before and after surgery.…

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Decades of Excellence in Disc Replacement
Dr. Jack Zigler, Disc Replacement, Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Neck Pain

Decades of Excellence in Disc Replacement

At the Center for Disc Replacement, part of THCDS, we've been pioneering artificial disc replacement for over two decades. Discover how our expertise and patient-centric approach make us a top choice for those seeking disc replacement.…

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Exploring Your Options: Is Artificial Disc Replacement Right for You?
Dr. Richard Guyer, Disc Replacement, Spine Surgery, Back Pain, Neck Pain

Exploring Your Options: Is Artificial Disc Replacement Right for You?

Discover why this innovative approach is becoming the new standard for spine surgery.…

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Latest Advancement in Spine Surgery Technology: 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation
Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Spine Health

Latest Advancement in Spine Surgery Technology: 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation

THCDS introduces the 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation System, taking minimally invasive spinal fusion to the next level.…

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How to Prevent Spine Injuries
Back Pain, Spine Health

How to Prevent Spine Injuries

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to back pain. Explore expert tips from Dr. Mehreen Iqbal, a leading pain management physician, and learn key strategies to protect your back health, from exercising and using proper form to essential safety measures.…

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Understanding Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain, Spine Surgery

Understanding Spinal Stenosis

Learn more about spinal stenosis, including common symptoms, treatments, and potential prevention methods to lower your risk or slow the progression.…

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Types of Pain Injections
Back Pain, Neck Pain

Types of Pain Injections

Struggling with back pain? Injections may offer relief. Persistent pain can limit your ability to enjoy life. Injections for spinal conditions—such as sciatica, herniated disc or arthritis—can offer lasting relief for many patients.…

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Spinal Fusion vs Disc Replacement Surgery
Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement, Back Pain, Neck Pain

Spinal Fusion vs Disc Replacement Surgery

If you’re considering surgery for back pain or degenerative disc disease, likely you’ve heard of two key treatment options: artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery. Which may lead you to ask: Which is better, disc replacement or spinal fusion?…

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How successful is disc replacement surgery?
Disc Replacement, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Spine Surgery

How successful is disc replacement surgery?

When considering artificial disc replacement surgery, patients have lots of questions. Read through this blog and learn more about disc replacement surgery and if if could be right for you!…

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