Carl Lauryssen, MD, performed the first cervical disc replacement in Austin, Texas, with the Prestige LP Cervical Disc System from Medtronic.
Here are five key notes on the procedure:
1. The Prestige LP Cervical Disc System is FDA-approved and designed as an alternative to spinal fusions.
2. The disc is comprised of proprietary titanium-ceramic composite that can be more durable over time and allows for better MRI after surgery.
3. The disc is designed for improved range of motion with bending, rotation and translation. The design incorporates two rails positioned off midline that press-fit into two pre-drilled holes created during the surgical procedure instead of using bone screws to attach vertebral bodies.
4. Dr. Lauryssen performed the procedure at Lakeway Regional Medical Center. He practices at NeuroTexas.
5. The surgery was performed on a 47-year-old personal trainer and gym manager.