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. 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
Design Philosophy
The ProDisc-C implant has been designed to maintain the physiological 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.
The key features of the ProDisc-C design philosophy are:
Ball and socket design
- Controlled and predictable motion
- Fixed center-of-rotation
- Coupled motion: translation with rotation
- Prevents pure anteroposterior shear to protect posterior anatomical structures
Secure fixation with zero profile
- Patented central keel provide secure primary fixation
- Plasma-sprayed titanium coating on bone contacting surfaces promotes bony on-growth
- Implant does not contact anterior soft tissue structures after implantation
Anatomic Sizing
- 18 anatomical sizes facilitate an accurate match with the patient’s anatomy
- 6 footprints
- 3 heights (5, 6 and 7 mm)
Safe and reproducible surgical technique
- Three step implantation technique
- Enables accurate sizing and precise placement of the implant
Streamlined instrumentation
- Designed for standard transverse approach to the anterior cervical spine
- Enables clear visualization into the disc space