{"id":665,"date":"2019-03-29T17:58:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T17:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/patient-education-2\/procedures\/motion-preserving-spine-surgery\/"},"modified":"2019-10-15T16:47:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T16:47:21","slug":"motion-preserving-spine-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/patient-education\/procedures\/motion-preserving-spine-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Motion Preserving Spine Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motion preserving cervical spine surgery compared to spinal fusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The current standard of care for the surgical treatment of cervical disc disease is fusion, which is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/patient-education\/procedures\/anterior-cervical-fusion-procedure\/\">anterior cervical discectomy and fusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure, and a motion preserving procedure, the unhealthy disc is removed and the height at that level is restored to relieve pressure on the nerves and\/or spinal cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, after the unhealthy disc is removed, it is replaced with a bone graft or synthetic spacer, and a cervical plate with screws is used for stabilization. The goal of this procedure is to permanently fuse two or more vertebrae together so they cannot move except as a single unit. This may alleviate pain and other symptoms but has potential disadvantages, including loss of motion and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Anterior-Cervical-Fusion.jpg\" alt=\"Anterior cervical fusion with plate and screws\" class=\"wp-image-2372\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Anterior-Cervical-Fusion.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Anterior-Cervical-Fusion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Anterior-Cervical-Fusion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Anterior-Cervical-Fusion-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SECURE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>-C Cervical Artificial Disc has been developed to provide pain relief while allowing motion of the cervical spine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Secure-C-translation.jpg\" alt=\"Secure-C Construct in bone\" class=\"wp-image-2373\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Secure-C-translation.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Secure-C-translation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Secure-C-translation-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Secure-C-translation-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">SECURE-C\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SECURE-C<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Cervical Artificial Disc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SECURE\u00ae-C Cervical Artificial Disc consists of two metallic endplates (cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy, CoCrMo) and a polyethylene inner core. The materials used in the device are commonly used in orthopedic implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two endplates are secured to the top and bottom surfaces of the involved vertebrae and the core fits between them. The implanted device is designed to allow motion at the treated level as the plastic core moves against the metallic endplates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/secure-c_components.jpg\" alt=\"Secure-C Endplates and Core Components\" class=\"wp-image-2374\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/secure-c_components.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/secure-c_components-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/secure-c_components-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/secure-c_components-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"> SECURE-C\u00ae endplates and inner core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SECURE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>-C\u2019s design is intended to allow the neck to move in flexion\/extension, lateral bending and axial rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new.png\" alt=\"Flexion and Extension\" class=\"wp-image-7534\" width=\"500\" height=\"NaN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/secure-c_flexextensionimage_new-60x35.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Flexion and extension of the neck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SECURE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>-C is intended to treat a disc in the cervical spine between the C3 and C7 vertebral bodies. The device is provided in different sizes to fit different patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/SecureC_extension_backward-bending-1.jpg\" alt=\"Secure-C Anterior Cervical Extension Bending\" class=\"wp-image-2377\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/SecureC_extension_backward-bending-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/SecureC_extension_backward-bending-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.globusmedical.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/SecureC_extension_backward-bending-1-300x300.jpg 300w, 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