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470: From Chronic Back Pain to Pain-Free—How Artificial Disc Replacement Changed My Life | Jared Ament, MD

The Genius Life

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Navigating Spinal Surgery Challenges

This chapter discusses the historical issues with traditional back surgeries, like spinal fusion, which can lead to adjacent segment disease and complicate patient outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of motion preservation, contrasting artificial disc replacement (ADR) with spinal fusion for managing chronic back pain. The conversation also addresses the relationship between spinal health, diagnostic imaging, and the significance of responsive patient care in the context of chronic pain.

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