Intervertebral disc prosthesis
Synonyms Artificial disc, disc replacement, artificial disc replacement, disc arthroplasty, cervical disc prosthesis, lumbar disc prosthesis, disc prosthesis implantation Definition A disc prosthesis is an artificial disc replacement made of metal and plastic. An artificial disc is used to replace a worn (degenerated) natural disc. The aim is to eliminate the disc-induced (discogenic) back pain … Intervertebral disc prosthesis