Anterior Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty

An anterior lumbar total disc arthroplasty avoids nonphysiologic fusion of two bones, decreases recovery time, and allows patients to return to work and normal ADLs within 4-12 weeks typically. An anterior lumbar total disc arthroplasty begins with a lower abdominal incision to expose the front of the spine. The disc material between two vertebrae is removed and an appropriate size, mobile, total disc arthroplasty is placed and the incision is closed