Symptoms Addressed by Cervical ADR

• Chronic neck pain

• Radiating arm pain (cervical radiculopathy)

• Numbness or tingling in hands

• Weakness in arms or hands

• Limited neck mobility

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • MRI/CT scans and X-rays for precise diagnosis

   • Neurological and physical evaluation

2. Surgery

   • Performed under general anesthesia

   • Damaged disc is removed (discectomy)

   • Artificial disc is implanted in the disc space

   • Preserves natural motion at the disc level

3. Post-operative Care

   • Short hospital stay (1–3 days)

   • Early mobilization and physiotherapy

   • Gradual return to normal activities

Benefits of Cervical ADR

• Maintains natural neck movement

• Reduces stress on adjacent vertebral segments

• Faster recovery compared to spinal fusion

• Long-term pain relief and improved function

• Minimally invasive, with smaller incisions and reduced tissue damage

Cost of Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement in India

Table 1: Average Cervical ADR Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cervical ADR Cost

1. Number of levels operated – Multi-level disc replacement costs more than single-level.

2. Type of artificial disc implant – Premium or motion-preserving discs are costlier.

3. Hospital infrastructure – Advanced spine centers in metro cities charge higher fees.

4. Surgeon expertise – Experienced spinal neurosurgeons or orthopedic spine specialists may increase costs.

5. Rehabilitation & follow-up care – Physiotherapy and post-operative imaging add to total cost.