MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ...Zimmer Biomet Spine has announced that more than 150,000 Mobi-C Cervical Discs have been implanted worldwide. Zimmer Biomet holds a commanding position in the $200 million global cervical disc market, according to the company. The Mobi-C device represents an optimal solution with statistical superiority to two-level fusion at seven years.Mar 23, 2016 · The Mobi-C cervical disc is one of the most widely used cervical discs in the world. Mobi-C contains patented Mobile Core Technology™ that allows the polyeth... The objective is to report a case of an early dislocation of Mobi-C prosthesis used for the replacement of C4–C5 disc. A 57-year-old man who was operated 17 years before for C6–C7 fusion complained of cervicalgia associated with bilateral but predominantly right-sided brachialgia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated central and ...Mobi-C provides bone sparing fixation without chisel cuts into the small vertebral bodies of the cervical spine, making it safe for implantation at two levels. About Mobi-C Disc Replacement Mobi-C Disc Replacement is performed under general anesthesia, usually as an outpatient procedure.MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ...The Mobi-C Cervical Disc has been designed for cervical disc replacement to restore segmental motion and disc height. The components of Mobi-C include superior and inferior cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy endplates coated with plasma sprayed titanium and hydroxyapatite coating, and a polyethylene mobile bearing insert. The Mobi-C ® Cervical Disc Prosthesis is indicated in skeletally mature patients for reconstruction of the disc from C3-C7 following discectomy at one level or two contiguous levels for intractable radiculopathy (arm pain and/or a neurological deficit) with or without neck pain, or myelopathy due to abnormality localized to the level of the disc space and at least one of the following ...Dec 1, 2022 · Page 1 of 7 Last Updated 01-DECEMBER-2022 . Zimmer Biomet Patent Marking . This information is provided as notice of patented articles pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). • A single Mobi-C prosthesis costs £1,750 (excluding VAT). Two Mobi-C devices are needed for 2-level cervical disc replacement. • A US cost-effectiveness analysis found that the average cost per patient in the 5 years after surgery was $23,459 (about £16,515) for Mobi-C, and $21,772 (about £16,031) for ACDF. The Mobi-C device was thought by the plaintiff to be flawed since it differed from the device that the Food and Drug Administration had approved, which affect the “safety and efficacy of the ...Furthermore, 10-year outcomes data from a prospective, randomized study involving 128 patients who underwent total disc replacement and 104 patients who underwent ACDF found that the overall success rate was significantly higher for the disc replacement group, 81% versus 66% with ACDF ( P =0.005).⁹ The rate of secondary surgery at adjacent ...In 2015, FDA approved an update to the Mobi-C labeling to include five year clinical results. Of note, Mobi-C demonstrated superiority at all time points to five years on overall trial success as compared to two-level ACDF. The Mobi-C consists of two cobalt chromium (CoCr) endplates that are plasma sprayed with titanium This is a surgical video of a cervical disc replacement with the Zimmer Biomet Mobi-C TDR for treatment of a large C5-6 extruded disc herniation resulting in...Mobi-C is a safe and effective surgical option at one-level in the cervical spine from C3-C7 for indicated patients. The controlled mobility of the Mobi-C’s mobile insert, according to the company's website for Chinese surgeons, encourages restoration and respect of the instantaneous axis of rotation for a return to physiological mobility of ...MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ... Apr 3, 2023 · Mobi-C is a cobalt chromium alloy and polyethylene mobile-bearing prosthesis that is inserted in a single step, without requiring bone chiseling or other vertebral anchorage such as screws or keels. Feb 22, 2020 · Mobi C vs Prodisc C Removal. I read an article you wrote where you commented on having successfully removed Pro-Disc C from an anterior approach without too much difficulty. Have you had the same success removing Mobi-c? Sadly I have both and the Mobi-c has been a nightmare, while the Prodisc C is holding up. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014;21(4):516-28., 3 Hisey MS, Zigler JE, Jackson R, et al. Prospective, Randomized Comparison of One-level Mobi-C Cervical Total Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results at 5-year Follow-up. Int J Spine Surg. 2016;10:10.Nov 15, 2021 · The Mobi-C device was thought by the plaintiff to be flawed since it differed from the device that the Food and Drug Administration had approved, which affect the “safety and efficacy of the ... Mobi-C is the only device to have FDA approval for treatment of two-level cervical disc disease. The data from these trials demonstrated that Mobi-C results in clinically superior outcomes as compared to ACDF for treatment of two-level cervical disc disease. Mobi-C FDA Pivotal Clinical Trials and Post-Approval Study (Mobi-C vs. ACDF)• A single Mobi-C prosthesis costs £1,750 (excluding VAT). Two Mobi-C devices are needed for 2-level cervical disc replacement. • A US cost-effectiveness analysis found that the average cost per patient in the 5 years after surgery was $23,459 (about £16,515) for Mobi-C, and $21,772 (about £16,031) for ACDF. Return to Mobi-C Homepage If unsure about the answers to these questions, please consult with your doctor about your condition. This is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace a conversation with and examination by a qualified physician.Mobi C Artificial Disc New research studies by the North American Spine Society — the most respected international society of spine surgeons — have shown that when a person has a herniated disc in the neck, and traditional fusion surgery is performed, there is an increased incidence of herniation at an adjacent segment.MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ... The Mobi-C Cervical Disc was designed to complement the natural anatomy and motion of the cervical spine. With an anatomy-mimicking convex superior endplate and a mobile core intended to move with the spine, Mobi-C allows 5 independent degrees of freedom: 2 translational and 3 rotational (Fig. 1), facilitating both independent and coupled motions similar to the natural motion of the cervical ...What is Mobi-C. Mobi-C is the first cervical disc in the U.S. approved to treat more than one level of the cervical spine. It received FDA approval for one and two-level indications in August 2013. Mobi-C demonstrated statistical superiority compared to cervical spine fusion in overall study success when used in two-level patients at 5 years.The Healthy Neck. The neck (cervical spine) is made up of the bones (vertebrae), spinal cord, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and the system that carries blood (blood vessels). The top seven vertebrae make up the cervical spine and begin at the base of the skull. The vertebrae of the cervical spine protect the spinal cord and support the skull.MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ...Dr. Louis Radden is offering an alternative to neck fusion surgery, and is one of a few surgeons in Michigan to perform this breakthrough procedure. Mobi-C Cervical Disc was FDA approved for use in the United States in 2013 and to date has been used worldwide in over 40,000 procedures with superb results. It is also the first cervical disc ... In 2015, FDA approved an update to the Mobi-C labeling to include five year clinical results. Of note, Mobi-C demonstrated superiority at all time points to five years on overall trial success as compared to two-level ACDF. The Mobi-C consists of two cobalt chromium (CoCr) endplates that are plasma sprayed with titanium Return to Mobi-C Homepage If unsure about the answers to these questions, please consult with your doctor about your condition. This is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace a conversation with and examination by a qualified physician.An infection at the surgery site, such as a skin rash or infected cut. A known allergy to what Mobi-C is made of: cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, titanium, hydroxyapatite, polyethylene, and other trace elements. Talk to your doctor if you have a metal allergy. Damaged cervical vertebrae from an accident (trauma) at one of the surgery levels.Zip. Institution. Map. Details. Email These Surgeons to Me. Zimmer Biomet is pleased to provide the Surgeon Locator to allow you to find surgeons who have been trained on Mobi-C. This locator may not be a complete list of trained surgeons in your area, and Zimmer Biomet does not make any recommendation or referral regarding the proper facility ... Mobi-C implant surgery is a safe alternative to ACDF surgery in cervical disc degeneration. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:829-3. Effectiveness and safety of Mobi-C for treatment of single-level cervical disc spondylosis: a randomised control trial with a minimum of five years of follow-upNov 17, 2016 · The Mobi-C Cervical Disc (Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN—formerly LDR Spine, Austin, TX) is a cobalt chromium alloy and polyethylene mobile-bearing prosthesis that is indicated for reconstruction of the disc from C3-C7 following discectomy at one level or two contiguous levels for intractable radiculopathy in patients ages 21 to 67 years.² The Mobi-C device was thought by the plaintiff to be flawed since it differed from the device that the Food and Drug Administration had approved, which affect the “safety and efficacy of the ...詳細. 移動式インサートの可動性を制御することは、Mobi-C® ディスクプロテーゼの基礎です。. この第 2 世代の人工椎間板は、脊髄関節形成術を専門とする外科医のチームによって設計されました。. Mobi-Cはユニークで信頼性が高く、特許取得済みの移植 ...In 2015, FDA approved an update to the Mobi-C labeling to include five year clinical results. Of note, Mobi-C demonstrated superiority at all time points to five years on overall trial success as compared to two-level ACDF. The Mobi-C consists of two cobalt chromium (CoCr) endplates that are plasma sprayed with titaniumJ Neurosurg Spine. 2014;21(4):516-28., 3 Hisey MS, Zigler JE, Jackson R, et al. Prospective, Randomized Comparison of One-level Mobi-C Cervical Total Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results at 5-year Follow-up. Int J Spine Surg. 2016;10:10.Mobi-C® Cervical Disc is the first and only neck surgery prosthesis approved for reconstruction of the disc (s) from C3-C7 following discectomy at one or two contiguous levels. This treatment is...Sep 7, 2022 · 1. "Looks like the Mobi-C failed, replace it with a ProDisc or try a fusion without a plate at one level. Unclear of which approach would be best", recommended me to a specialist in ADR more verse in this case. (Orthopedic Spine surgeon from TN) 2. Surgeon that was referred to me by the above. "Mobi-C failed, causing instability and hypermobility. Restoring natural motion to the cervical spine. The controlled mobility of the patented mobile core is the foundation of Mobi-C. With vertebrae and neck muscle movement, the Mobi-C implant is free to twist and slide left-to-right, and front-to-back, as well as rotate.Jan 31, 2023 · The Mobi-C Cervical Disc. ZimVie Inc. has marked a major milestone with its Mobi-C Cervical Disc, announcing that more than 200,000 discs have been implanted worldwide. The total includes patients treated in more than 25 countries since the first surgery in France 19 years ago. In 2013, Mobi-C became the first cervical disc to win approval from ... Glossary annulus fibrosus - The outer protective ring of a spinal disc, which covers the soft center (nucleus pulposus).Made from strong rings of fibers. ACDF - Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is aThe Mobi-C® Cervical Disc is indicated in skeletally mature patients for reconstruction of the disc from C3-C7 following discectomy at one level or two contiguous levels for intractable radiculopathy (arm pain and/or a neurological deficit) with or without neck pain,Mobi-C is a cobalt chromium alloy and polyethylene mobile-bearing prosthesis that is inserted in a single step, without requiring bone chiseling or other vertebral anchorage such as screws or keels.Objective: Mobi-C cervical disc arthroplasty (MCDA) is an alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of MCDA and ACDF for symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease. An infection at the surgery site, such as a skin rash or infected cut. A known allergy to what Mobi-C is made of: cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, titanium, hydroxyapatite, polyethylene, and other trace elements. Talk to your doctor if you have a metal allergy. Damaged cervical vertebrae from an accident (trauma) at one of the surgery levels.The objective is to report a case of an early dislocation of Mobi-C prosthesis used for the replacement of C4–C5 disc. A 57-year-old man who was operated 17 years before for C6–C7 fusion complained of cervicalgia associated with bilateral but predominantly right-sided brachialgia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated central and ...The Mobi-C is composed of three parts—two metal plates that sandwich a plastic insert. While other artificial discs require neurosurgeons to chisel bone and drill screws to hold the device in place, the Mobi-C has teeth on the top and bottom to secure the plates to the vertebrae on either side. Jan 31, 2023 · The Mobi-C Cervical Disc. ZimVie Inc. has marked a major milestone with its Mobi-C Cervical Disc, announcing that more than 200,000 discs have been implanted worldwide. The total includes patients treated in more than 25 countries since the first surgery in France 19 years ago. In 2013, Mobi-C became the first cervical disc to win approval from ... The Healthy Neck. The neck (cervical spine) is made up of the bones (vertebrae), spinal cord, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and the system that carries blood (blood vessels). The top seven vertebrae make up the cervical spine and begin at the base of the skull. The vertebrae of the cervical spine protect the spinal cord and support the skull. The Mobi-C Cervical Disc has been designed for cervical disc replacement to restore segmental motion and disc height. The components of Mobi-C include superior and inferior cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy endplates coated with plasma sprayed titanium and hydroxyapatite coating, and a polyethylene mobile bearing insert. One limitation of this study was the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for entry into the study. At the time of conception, the intention of the Mobi-C study was to enroll patients without significant conditions that could confound the outcome of an artificial disc.The Mobi-C Cervical Disc is implanted using an anterior approach. Patients should have failed at least 6 weeks of conservative treatment or demonstrated progressive signs or symptoms despite nonoperative treatment prior to implantation of the Mobi-C Cervical Disc. Physician CPT® Code CPT Description Insertion 22856The Mobi-C Cervical Disc is implanted using an anterior approach. Patients should have failed at least 6 weeks of conservative treatment or demonstrated progressive signs or symptoms despite nonoperative treatment prior to implantation of the Mobi-C Cervical Disc. Physician CPT® Code CPT Description Insertion 22856Mobi-C is the only device to have FDA approval for treatment of two-level cervical disc disease. The data from these trials demonstrated that Mobi-C results in clinically superior outcomes as compared to ACDF for treatment of two-level cervical disc disease. Mobi-C FDA Pivotal Clinical Trials and Post-Approval Study (Mobi-C vs. ACDF) • A single Mobi-C prosthesis costs £1,750 (excluding VAT). Two Mobi-C devices are needed for 2-level cervical disc replacement. • A US cost-effectiveness analysis found that the average cost per patient in the 5 years after surgery was $23,459 (about £16,515) for Mobi-C, and $21,772 (about £16,031) for ACDF.• A single Mobi-C prosthesis costs £1,750 (excluding VAT). Two Mobi-C devices are needed for 2-level cervical disc replacement. • A US cost-effectiveness analysis found that the average cost per patient in the 5 years after surgery was $23,459 (about £16,515) for Mobi-C, and $21,772 (about £16,031) for ACDF. An infection at the surgery site, such as a skin rash or infected cut. A known allergy to what Mobi-C is made of: cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, titanium, hydroxyapatite, polyethylene, and other trace elements. Talk to your doctor if you have a metal allergy. Damaged cervical vertebrae from an accident (trauma) at one of the surgery levels.J Neurosurg Spine. 2014;21(4):516-28., 3 Hisey MS, Zigler JE, Jackson R, et al. Prospective, Randomized Comparison of One-level Mobi-C Cervical Total Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results at 5-year Follow-up. Int J Spine Surg. 2016;10:10.The Mobi-C device was thought by the plaintiff to be flawed since it differed from the device that the Food and Drug Administration had approved, which affect the “safety and efficacy of the ...The Mobi-C Two-Level Study 5-Year Results This is a prospective, randomized, FDA supervised IDE study which is designed for a 7-year follow-up. At the 2-year and 5-year marks, Mobi-C demonstrated fewer subsequent surgeries, lower rates of adverse events, lower rates of adjacent level degeneration, and higher NDI (neck disability index) success ...Mobi-C implant surgery is a safe alternative to ACDF surgery in cervical disc degeneration. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:829-3. Effectiveness and safety of Mobi-C for treatment of single-level cervical disc spondylosis: a randomised control trial with a minimum of five years of follow-up Aug 28, 2020 · The objective is to report a case of an early dislocation of Mobi-C prosthesis used for the replacement of C4–C5 disc. A 57-year-old man who was operated 17 years before for C6–C7 fusion complained of cervicalgia associated with bilateral but predominantly right-sided brachialgia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated central and ... the mobi-c® cervical disc prosthesis is implanted using an anterior approach. patients should have failed at least 6 weeks of conservative treatment or demonstrated progressive signs or symptoms despite nonoperative treatment prior to implantation of the mobic® cervical disc prosthesis. approval order: approval order: summaryAbout this app. Mobile trade support system "Mobi-S" is a software package designed to automate the work of sales representatives. Automate order picking, wheel trading and collecting merchandising information. Easy integration with the main configurations of 1C Enterprise 8.2, 8.3 and 7.7. There is everything you need to collect applications ...The average return to work time was 20.9 days shorter for Mobi-C compared to ACDF. The patients in this study will continue to be followed for 7 years after surgery. The clinical benefit beyond five years has not been measured. To find a trained Mobi-C surgeon, please visit the surgeon locator. Potential adverse effects from surgery with the Mobi-CThe Mobi-C cervical artificial disc (LDR Medical; Troyes, France) is a semiconstrained, mobile bearing, bone-sparing TDR consisting of 2 cobalt–chromium–molybdenum alloy endplates and an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene mobile insert facilitating 5 independent degrees of freedom.Mobi-C Cervical Disc is an artificial disc that can replace a worn or degenerative disc. This surgery helps provide both lateral and vertical range of motion along with maintaining neck rotation. This differs from spinal fusion surgery when two of the vertebrae are fused together with hardware, which constricts the neck’s range of motion.Apr 13, 2020 · Zimmer Biomet Spine has announced that over 150,000 Mobi-C Cervical Discs have been implanted worldwide. The implant, a cobalt chromium alloy and polyethylene mobile-bearing prosthesis, was first implanted in France in 2004 and was approved for sale in the U.S. by the FDA in 2013. Noting the bulwark of data on the device, James Cloar, President ... What is Mobi-C. Mobi-C is the first cervical disc in the U.S. approved to treat more than one level of the cervical spine. It received FDA approval for one and two-level indications in August 2013. Mobi-C demonstrated statistical superiority compared to cervical spine fusion in overall study success when used in two-level patients at 5 years.MOBI-C® prosthesis is a device for cervical intervertebral disc replacement (C3/C4, C4/C5, C5/C6, C6/C7) in order to restore segmental motion and disc height. Before any surgical procedure, read carefully the instructions and the surgical technique. Open the catalog to page 1. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Pre-operative considerations Implant height ... 詳細. 移動式インサートの可動性を制御することは、Mobi-C® ディスクプロテーゼの基礎です。. この第 2 世代の人工椎間板は、脊髄関節形成術を専門とする外科医のチームによって設計されました。. Mobi-Cはユニークで信頼性が高く、特許取得済みの移植 ...Mobi C vs Prodisc C Removal. I read an article you wrote where you commented on having successfully removed Pro-Disc C from an anterior approach without too much difficulty. Have you had the same success removing Mobi-c? Sadly I have both and the Mobi-c has been a nightmare, while the Prodisc C is holding up.Mobi-C® Cervical Disc is the first and only neck surgery prosthesis approved for reconstruction of the disc (s) from C3-C7 following discectomy at one or two contiguous levels. This treatment is...In a surgery with the Mobi-C Cervical Disc, the unhealthy disc is removed, but instead of a bone spacer or plastic implant along with a plate and screws, a Mobi-C is implanted into the disc space. Where a fusion procedure is intended to eliminate motion at the surgery levels, the goal of a surgery with Mobi-C is to allow motion at those levels. The Mobi-C Cervical Disc has been designed for cervical disc replacement to restore segmental motion and disc height. TrellOss ®- C Porous Ti Interbody System TrellOss-C is an additively manufactured spacer for implantation up to two levels in the cervical spine.
Jul 31, 2020 · The replacement Mobi-C device has not failed to date, unlike the first Mobi-C device, which failed 1 week postoperatively in this same patient. This result likely rules out patient factors as the underlying cause of failure and may speak to the increased need to have a very precise surgical technique to prevent anterior slippage of the endplate ... . Heated snow and ice melting driveway mat
Glossary annulus fibrosus - The outer protective ring of a spinal disc, which covers the soft center (nucleus pulposus).Made from strong rings of fibers. ACDF - Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is aMobi-C Had Lower Rates of Adjacent Segment Degeneration at 84 Months Mobi-C Had Fewer Subsequent Surgeries at 84 Months The ONE-LEVEL deterioration of adjacent segments at 84 months compared to baseline was: • 43.8% for Mobi-C compared to 63.0% for ACDF at the inferior level. • 40.4% for Mobi-C compared to 65.1% for ACDFThe Mobi-C is composed of three parts—two metal plates that sandwich a plastic insert. While other artificial discs require neurosurgeons to chisel bone and drill screws to hold the device in place, the Mobi-C has teeth on the top and bottom to secure the plates to the vertebrae on either side. Mobi-C is the first cervical disc FDA approved for both one and two-level indications, and is used to help minimize pain and symptoms associated with bulging or diseased cervical discs. During an artificial disc replacement, the diseased disc will be replaced with the Mobi-C prosthetic disc to restore disc height and the distance between two ...Zimmer Biomet Spine has announced that more than 150,000 Mobi-C Cervical Discs have been implanted worldwide. Zimmer Biomet holds a commanding position in the $200 million global cervical disc market, according to the company. The Mobi-C device represents an optimal solution with statistical superiority to two-level fusion at seven years.Mar 23, 2016 · The Mobi-C cervical disc is one of the most widely used cervical discs in the world. Mobi-C contains patented Mobile Core Technology™ that allows the polyeth... An infection at the surgery site, such as a skin rash or infected cut. A known allergy to what Mobi-C is made of: cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, titanium, hydroxyapatite, polyethylene, and other trace elements. Talk to your doctor if you have a metal allergy. Damaged cervical vertebrae from an accident (trauma) at one of the surgery levels.Feb 22, 2020 · Mobi C vs Prodisc C Removal. I read an article you wrote where you commented on having successfully removed Pro-Disc C from an anterior approach without too much difficulty. Have you had the same success removing Mobi-c? Sadly I have both and the Mobi-c has been a nightmare, while the Prodisc C is holding up. Mobi C Artificial Disc New research studies by the North American Spine Society — the most respected international society of spine surgeons — have shown that when a person has a herniated disc in the neck, and traditional fusion surgery is performed, there is an increased incidence of herniation at an adjacent segment.Mobi-C is a great option, arguably the best option in the correct patient. The main benefit of a Mobi-C is that you adjacent levels are less likely to break down and cause issues due to the fact that the natural range of motion is preserved. A disc replacement in the cervical spine is a great option for the correct pathology.Mobi C Artificial Disc New research studies by the North American Spine Society — the most respected international society of spine surgeons — have shown that when a person has a herniated disc in the neck, and traditional fusion surgery is performed, there is an increased incidence of herniation at an adjacent segment..