Discovering the Future of Spine Health: Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (Mobi-C)
The arena of modern healthcare has been witnessing significant innovations. One such advancement that has revolutionised spine health is Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDR), particularly using the Mobi-C technology. We're lucky to have esteemed surgeons like Dr Nitin Khanna, a renowned expert in this field, pioneering and adopting these groundbreaking techniques to improve patients' lives.
Understanding Cervical Disc Disease
Before diving into the intricacies of Mobi-C, let's get a clear perspective of what cervical disc disease is. This condition occurs when one or more discs (cushions) that sit between the neck's bones (cervical vertebrae) get damaged, often leading to neck pain, numbness, or weakness that can extend into the shoulders, arms, and hands. The situation can become debilitating if left untreated.
Enter Mobi-C: A Pathbreaking Solution
Conventional treatment methods for cervical disc disease included pain medications, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, cervical fusion surgery. However, these conventional methods may not always provide the desired outcomes. Enter Mobi-C, an FDA-approved artificial cervical disc designed to maintain neck motion after cervical disc replacement.
Dr Nitin Khanna, with his profound experience in Minimally Invasive surgeries, strongly believes in the capabilities of Mobi-C. He affirms, "The goal is not only to alleviate pain but also to improve the quality of life, and Mobi-C has shown promising results in this regard."
Why Mobi-C?
Unlike fusion surgeries, which eliminate motion at the diseased disc level, the Mobi-C implant aims to restore the spine's natural range of motion. This ability decreases the chances of adjacent segment disease, a condition where discs adjacent to a fusion surgery site degenerate over time due to increased load.
According to Dr Khanna, "Mobi-C offers an innovative solution by providing motion preservation at the implanted level, reducing the risk of subsequent degenerative changes."
The Mobi-C Procedure
Mobi-C disc replacement involves a small incision in the neck. Dr Khanna and his surgical team remove and replace the problematic disc with the Mobi-C device. The Mobi-C disc has two metal plates and a plastic insert in the middle. The plates have teeth that help them grip the vertebrae, and the plastic insert allows for movement.
Dr Khanna excels in performing the Mobi-C procedure as a specialist in Minimally Invasive surgeries, causing minimal surgical trauma and allowing for faster recovery times.
The Promise of Mobi-C
A study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine reported that patients who underwent disc replacement with Mobi-C returned to work sooner than those with a spinal fusion. They also had lower reoperation rates.
Dr Khanna notes, "The Mobi-C technology, combined with proper patient selection and surgical technique, can bring about a paradigm shift in managing cervical disc disease."
Implementing any new technology requires experience and expertise, and Dr Khanna is at the forefront of both. With years of surgical practice and a deep understanding of the spine's delicate anatomy, Dr Khanna has become a trusted name for Mobi-C disc replacement. His commitment to patient care and continuous learning contributes to his high patient satisfaction rates.
Navigating the world of cervical disc disease can be daunting, but innovations like Mobi-C and experienced professionals like Dr Nitin Khanna are creating a brighter future for spine health.
As we progress into the 21st century, it becomes clear that the key to addressing complex health conditions lies in treating the symptoms and enhancing overall wellness. The Mobi-C technology, under the expert hands of Dr Nitin Khanna, is a significant step toward realising this vision.