title: The Prestige cervical disc.
abstract: The Prestige LP artificial cervical disc is the most current generation of a disc that has been implanted for well over a decade. This article reviews the history of the device, clinical outcome data, and status of the current US Food and Drug Administration trial. The indications for arthroplasty and the technique for implantation of the Prestige artificial disc are discussed. Anterior reconstruction with the motion sparing Prestige artificial disc is an excellent treatment option for selected patients undergoing anterior cervical decompression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. vincent-traynelis@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Vincent C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Traynelis
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome