@visual.healthlab: What if a damaged spinal disc could be replaced instead of fused? This animation shows how Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) works, helping preserve spinal movement while reducing nerve compression that may contribute to sciatica and back pain. Could this be an alternative to spinal fusion for some patients? #ArtificialDiscReplacement #SpineSurgery #Sciatica #BackPainRelief #DegenerativeDiscDisease
I’m going on 19 years of having my L5 S1 with an artificial disc replacement
2026-06-16 04:41:09
10
dallas1993 :
Only if insurance companies would pay for it, most insurance companies won’t pay for it. I’ve had four back fusion because my insurance will not cover it. That’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal.
2026-06-16 01:47:31
56
WatdahellKanyadoo493 :
I’m starting to believe it’s more the quality of the surgeon that determines whether or not you get your life back.
2026-06-16 09:56:18
2
Asad :
Healthcare should be free
2026-06-16 01:49:20
17
G :
1 year strong from having my L5 S1 replaced! I feel amazing!
2026-06-15 22:55:45
10
Vanessa Adame 🌺🌴🦋 :
I had my L4-L5 disc replaced 4 months ago. Best decision ever made! I didn’t have a choice, my disc was obliterated per my MRI notes. My vertebrae were bone to bone. I will be 40 in July, I’ve had multiple injuries to my back while I was in the military. In 5-10 years I will need my L5-S1 replaced and a total joint replacement. My facet joint is fractured (an old fracture) and the tissue between that joint is bad. My Dr just wrapped up the trial for total joint replacement. Not sure what all that entails. Went through my work insurance and it was approved. VA has denied my back claim 🤣🤣🤣 round 2 here we come! Dr. Jorgensen in San Antonio is my ortho surgeon. He’s amazing!
2026-06-16 04:13:13
3
Art of Danny Givens :
My Insurance denied me watching the whole video
2026-06-16 04:46:40
6
StacyDaily ❌Glocgirl41❌ :
If you get this surgery the Dr opens you up though you abdominal cavity from belly button passed the public bone this is the exact discs I had and it’s very painful long recovery.
2026-06-15 21:11:18
7
Ace007 :
How long can they last? I’ll probably need a fusion at my L5/S1 some day but I’d prefer a replacement but I’m only 53
2026-06-16 03:45:36
1
Ben Pol :
Mine is fused and if I could go back I would never have had it done. Worst experience ever and still suffering from the pain 6 years later. MRI machine right out of surgery and couldn’t move legs.
2026-06-16 03:16:54
0
DewDrops7777 :
My insurance did approve it, my neck need it. I was going to do one on my lower back. However, I waited to long. By the time i was ready for surgery, I needed a fusion, because my bones had broke. So with my neck I had been keeping an eye on it. So much better recovering, than the fusion!! If you can do it before a fusion. I recommend it!
2026-06-16 02:25:30
1
gunnars_wisdom :
I have 2!
2026-06-16 02:28:13
1
Double trouble :
I wish
2026-06-16 03:17:59
1
Bill Self jr :
metal against bone deteriorates bone and there has to be something better to replace it with
2026-06-16 04:38:10
1
nat8e :
I need to tag my doc in this post
2026-06-16 04:45:20
1
your mama :
I wish this was an AI. I got a bad back.
2026-06-16 02:13:54
0
erace45 :
I wish they could do that 20 years ago
2026-06-16 05:11:41
0
Double trouble :
Not in Australia??
2026-06-16 09:04:49
0
DewDrops7777 :
I got me two, c5-c6, and c6-c7. Tomorrow will mark 1 week, I am going on 2 days without pain meds. The worst part is the brace while bone and disc do their thing!
2026-06-16 02:22:37
2
user9170813604241 :
Wrong! I had L-5/S1 done
2026-06-15 22:55:16
0
stevo :
my surgeon told me that it would be better to drill part of my hip bome instead of a fuse disc and it would adapt better and i did and its been w5 uears and im as good as i can be
2026-06-16 01:23:12
2
AnnieMBeachSC :
YES PLEASE! I have lumbar and cervical!!!
2026-06-16 01:33:10
2
BrenDt2099 :
I’ll do this surgery on my own back if I can get around easier
2026-06-16 04:57:28
1
diablo58926 :
I would get this TODAY, if I could find someone to do it!!!
2026-06-15 19:04:33
3
user9170813604241 :
Wrong! I had L-5/S1 done, I’m still in soo much pain. Wish I got a fusion
2026-06-15 22:56:03
2
To see more videos from user @visual.healthlab, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.