Our Practice Implants The First Lumbar Artificial Disc In The Carolinas
On Thursday, November 18, 2004, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates performed the first implantation of a lumbar artificial disc in North or South Carolina. The Charité™ Artificial Disc is the first device of its kind to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The artificial disc, which is used to replace a damaged or worn spinal disc, is designed to be an alternative to spinal fusion surgery.
“FDA approval of this artificial disc was a watershed moment in the field of spine surgery,” said Dr. Coric. “This is one of the biggest advancements for treating degenerative disc disease and lower back pain in the past 20 years.”
On Thursday, November 18, 2004, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates performed the first implantation of a lumbar artificial disc in North or South Carolina. The Charité™ Artificial Disc is the first device of its kind to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The artificial disc, which is used to replace a damaged or worn spinal disc, is designed to be an alternative to spinal fusion surgery.
“FDA approval of this artificial disc was a watershed moment in the field of spine surgery,” said Dr. Coric. “This is one of the biggest advancements for treating degenerative disc disease and lower back pain in the past 20 years.”
On Thursday, November 18, 2004, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates performed the first implantation of a lumbar artificial disc in North or South Carolina. The Charité™ Artificial Disc is the first device of its kind to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The artificial disc, which is used to replace a damaged or worn spinal disc, is designed to be an alternative to spinal fusion surgery.
“FDA approval of this artificial disc was a watershed moment in the field of spine surgery,” said Dr. Coric. “This is one of the biggest advancements for treating degenerative disc disease and lower back pain in the past 20 years.”
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