{"id":781,"date":"2016-05-01T20:42:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T20:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/?p=781"},"modified":"2026-05-07T01:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:23:02","slug":"revolutionary-mobi-c-cervical-disc-replacement-superior-to-cervical-fusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/revolutionary-mobi-c-cervical-disc-replacement-superior-to-cervical-fusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionary Mobi-C\u00ae Cervical Disc Replacement Maintains Motion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As adults age, it\u2019s very common that the loss of space between the neck\u2019s cervical vertebrae may begin to wear down \u2013 causing cervical disc degeneration. These cervical discs begin to collapse and bulge; they may become herniated, or, even compress nerves within the neck affecting one\u2019s shoulders, arms, hands or legs.<\/p>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<p>Mobi-C<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> cervical disc replacement, a minimally invasive artificial disc replacement procedure, was the life changing answer for Larry T., who was diagnosed with a herniated disc. For years, he experienced tingling in his fingers, progressing to a terrible pain \u2013 a constant pain that was no longer under control.<\/p>\r\n<p>Symptoms of degenerative disc disease may include: neck pain or stiffness; headache; pain that travels down into the shoulders or arms; weakness or loss of movement in the shoulders, arms, hands, or legs; or that \u2018pins and needles\u2019 numbness in the arms or legs.<\/p>\r\n<p>MHSI neurosurgeons performing cervical disc replacement using Mobi-C<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> are: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/doctors\/fredrick-junn-m-d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fredrick Junn, M.D.<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/doctors\/tejpaul-pannu-m-d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tejpaul Pannu, M.D.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Mobi-C<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Cervical Disc<\/h2>\r\n<p>The moveable disc, Mobi-C\u00ae, is designed to maintain healthy disc height and restore the natural segmental motion of the neck. During surgery, the unhealthy disc is removed and the artificial disc is easily implanted into the space \u2013 taking the place of one or two damaged cervical discs next to each other, from levels C3-C7.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mobi-C<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> cervical disc replacement provides huge benefits to patients suffering from neurological symptoms of degenerative disc disease, and for those who have not responded to non-surgical care. Disc replacement surgery allows more independent neck movements, creates less stress on the remaining vertebrae than the traditional spinal fusion surgery, provides faster patient recovery time, requires less hospital stay, and helps you to return to your normal life of work, family, and fun.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you know someone who is suffering with cervical degenerative disc disease, share this article.<\/p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As adults age, it\u2019s very common that the loss of space between the neck\u2019s cervical vertebrae may begin to wear down \u2013 causing cervical disc degeneration. 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