Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the strength, resilience and structural integrity of the discs between your vertebral bones become compromised due to increasing age, trauma, repetitive movement, improper posture, or poor body mechanics. This can lead to symptoms of pain and decreased mobility affecting your daily routine.
Total Disc Replacement (TDR) may be a solution for some patients with degenerative disc disease as an alternative to spinal fusion—providing the possibility for motion in the affected area.
Dr. Derek Moody offers prodisc®, an advanced disc replacement technology from Centinel Spine with exceptional, well documented results in the care of patients suffering from degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine (neck).
Prodisc Artificial Disc Solutions
Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery
Prodisc® artificial discs are designed to treat degenerative disc disease while preserving natural motion in the spine. Unlike spinal fusion, which eliminates movement, Prodisc implants restore stability and function while reducing the risk of added stress on adjacent levels.
With decades of clinical use worldwide, prodisc® is a trusted and proven option for patients seeking long-term relief from neck or back pain. It has been shown to maintain spinal balance and motion, decelerate adjacent level reoperations, and accelerate the return to normal activities.
To match the patient’s anatomy and optimize treatment results, a specific implant design may be chosen.
Dr. Moody offers three types of implants from Centinel Spine.
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Prodisc C
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Prodisc C Vivo
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Prodisc C SK
Design Philosophy
The prodisc C implant has been designed to maintain the physiologic range of motion in the spine. The implant was developed using the clinically proven ball and socket concept used in joint replacement implants for over 40 years. The prodisc C implant is composed of three components – two cobalt chrome alloy (CoCrMo) endplates and an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) inlay and is inserted into the vertebral bodies en-bloc.
Mechanism of Action
The prodisc implant is a ball and socket design with a fixed center of rotation. This patented design has been in clinical use since 1990 and utilized across the entire product platform. The fixed center of rotation allows physiological range of motion while providing stability to the spine and significantly reducing reoperations at the adjacent levels.
Determined Safe & Effective for Intractable SCDD
The prodisc C Total Disc Replacement has been determined to be safe and effective in the treatment of intractable symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD) at one level from C3 to C7.
Implanting the prodisc® device
The prodisc C Total Disc Replacement surgery is intended to:
- Remove the diseased disc
- Restore normal disc height
- Decompress surrounding neural structures
- Potentially provide motion in affected vertebral segment
- Improve patient function
What to Expect After Prodisc C Surgery
Most patients experience significant symptom relief within days of surgery. With minimally invasive techniques, recovery is typically faster than with fusion. You may return to work or light activity within a few weeks, depending on your job and overall health.
Physical therapy and post-operative care will focus on restoring strength, mobility, and preventing future neck issues.
Regain Your Life with prodisc®
Benefits of Cervical Disc Replacement with prodisc®
- Preserves natural neck motion
- Provides immediate spinal stability
- Reduces or eliminates chronic neck and arm pain
- Avoids the limitations of spinal fusion
- Speeds up recovery and return to daily activity
Are you suffering from neck pain and disability due to degenerative disc disease? Contact Dr. Moody’s office to find out if you are a suitable candidate for disc replacement with prodisc®
Patient Stories
Hear from patients who have overcome pain and disability and regained their quality of life with prodisc®
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Brian Gay
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Rory Sabbatini
The Most Studied TDR System in the World
Beginning with clinical usage in 1990, the prodisc design has been validated with over 225,000 device implantations worldwide and more than 540 published papers.
