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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RESOURCES

FIND ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Watch Dr. Riew answer your most common questions about artificial disc replacement with Prestige™ LP.

Who is an ideal candidate for artificial disc replacement?
Does the Prestige LP disc contain nickel, cobalt or chromium?
When can I return to normal activities after surgery?
When can I participate in sports after surgery?
Will I experience pain after surgery?
Is throat pain or difficulty swallowing normal after surgery?
Will I have trouble sleeping after surgery?

WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT?

Who Is A Candidate for Artifical Disc Replacement?

DOES THE PRESTIGE LP DISC CONTAIN NICKEL, COBALT OR CHROMIUM?

When Can I Return to Normal Activities After Surgery?

When Can I Return to Normal Activities After Neck Surgery?

WHEN CAN I PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AFTER SURGERY?

WILL I EXPERIENCE PAIN AFTER SURGERY?

Will I Experience Pain After Neck Surgery?

IS THROAT PAIN OR DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING NORMAL AFTER SURGERY?

WILL I HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING AFTER SURGERY?

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