Prior to talking more about cervical artificial discs – here is an overview of cervical herniated discs sometimes called bulging discs. The cervical artificial disc is a surgical treatment option. The cervical artificial spine surgery procedure provides a minimally invasive spine surgery treatment for herniated discs.
Here is the definition - a herniated disc is where the soft center of the spinal disc “bulges” or breaks through the weakened part of the disc. This usually occurs in the lower part (lumbar area) of the spine, but can occur anywhere; i.e. in the cervical (neck) or thoracic (chest) areas of the spine. This is also called a slipped, prolapsed or ruptured disc.
