Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement & Recovery | Dr. Stieber, 3 Weeks to 3 Months After Cervical Artificial Disc …
Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement & Recovery | Dr. Stieber, There is usually some pain and discomfort in the days and weeks following cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgery. Most commonly, the recovering patient has some pain and soreness at the incision site at the front of the neck. Other symptoms may also be present, such as trouble with swallowing or speaking.
After surgery, the patient is moved into the recovery area. During your Mobi-C disc replacement recovery, nurses and other members of the medical team closely monitor the patient’s vital signs – pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
By the third week after cervical artificial disc replacement surgery, most patients can return to everyday activities. Some neck or arm pain may linger, and flare-ups may still occur during certain activities or neck movements. Physical therapy may be recommended about 4 weeks after surgery to help the recovery and further pain relief.
Dr. Richard Guyer, a spine surgeon at the Texas Back Institute shares his thoughts about patient recovery after cervical artificial disc replacement.Furthermore, for patients who may be considering this type of surgery , he provides some advice about choosing a surgeon. SpineUniverse: Walk us through patient recovery from artificial disc replacement.
