@visual.healthlab: Artificial disc replacement vs spinal fusion — which spine surgery is the better option? The answer depends on your condition. Learn the difference between disc replacement and fusion, how they work, and why the right choice depends on your spine, not just the procedure. Have you had a spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement? Share your experience — your story could help someone else understand their options. #SpinalFusion #ArtificialDiscReplacement #BackPainRelief #SciaticaTreatment #SpineHealth

scooter :

Neither. As a physician who dealt with these on a regular basis, I can tell you avoid both of them at all cost. If you have impingement or spinal stenosis, seek out someone who does minimally invasive decompressive surgery. You’ll be glad you did. this stuff is archaic.

Sarah the Nurse 🩺👑 :

Fusion, decompression & laminectomy was the best thing that I ever did!

Silent-One :

Spinal Fusion in 2010. No regrets. Physical therapy was hard , but results were great.

william m fowler :

L4L5 fusion the best i could have done. pain is completely gone

russellpugh6 :

Both suck and still hurt

Cavallo Da Sigaro :

NO INSURANCE COMPANY cover artificial disc replacement. I needed it for 35 yrs.

Brian Waletich :

I had a 3 disk replacement in Germany by dr rodolf Bentonoli best decision I have ever made. Changed my life and have my life back. Golf 5 days a week now with zero pain. Recovery was 1.5 months. Than was golfing again.

Verungara :

Exercise for you’re back it’s better, it works for me.

HealthNetCO Insurance Agency :

I had spinal surgery in the late 70s for scoliosis. Several years later the damage to the nerves caused major disability. I was diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome due to the surgery, unable to stand, sit or lay down without pain. Before considering either options ask your doctor about long term damage. This is when your health is at its highest risk after age 50.

Anna :

Surgery 4-29-2026 Procedure: L4/5 TLIF and L4-5 PSF with posterior spinal fusion I’m 9 weeks post-op and grateful to say I haven’t experienced any pain since day one after surgery as of yet. Around week 4, I had a nerve flare-up that caused a burning sensation on my right side, radiating down my leg. My doctor prescribed a 6-day Medrol pack to help with the inflammation. He has also extended my recovery for another 6 weeks, and hopefully after that I’ll be cleared to begin physical therapy. Taking it one day at a time and thankful for the progress I’ve made so far.

LeBig :

I had a fusion 11 years ago. L3-L4/L4-L5. It’s saved my life

mamaG❌️ :

wish I had the disk replacement done

Dawn 🪶 🩷 :

I just had disc replacement and spinal fusion done. Three months out, and I’m doing physical therapy now and I feel good.

John Harris277 :

Would this make me taller if I have every joint done?

catpal8 :

I am 5 weeks post L4/5 TLIF. All good so far. No more leg pain and I can walk upright now. Really glad I had it done.

Selena Cartomancia :

existe disco artificial?

Lenin Soccer Forever :

3 sirujias y tengo mas dolor

☆•_Sebastian•☆ :

نصر من الله وفتح قريب :

hiramserrano4 :

I think Artificial disc replacement is better because it much closer to the original disc part than to just infused two bones 🦴 together because you will be eliminating the original movement of the spine

Koralle :

Habe ich auch. Exakt dasselbe

Dave :

Just how many insurance companies will authorize disc replacement and not say it is still experimental and not enough evidence of long term success.?

Andre :

I have a silicon disk between C6 and c7 since 2022. The pain in my neck is gone, but it's uncomfortable and it will be for the rest of my life.

Filler 🇲🇽 :

Has back surgery ever helped anyone

isma :

I’m 5 days po and I’m hurting !!!