In such treatment, the cushioning of the spine is assured. This inserted disk between the vertebrae works like cushions to allow the vertebrae to rotate and move without the bones rubbing against each other.

The lumbar vertebrae and disks can be found at the spine end. Lumbar disk replacement involves replacing a worn or degenerated disk in the lower part of your spine with an artificial disk made of metal or a combination of metal and plastic.

What are the outcomes of this treatment?

Most patients can expect an improvement of lower back pain and disability in weeks to months following surgery. Studies show that disk replacement improves, but does not completely eliminate pain. Before your surgery, it is important to talk with your surgeon about realistic expectations for pain relief.