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  • kklark
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    Would mild cervical scoliosis be a contraindication for disc arthroplasty (ADR)?

    I haven’t asked a doctor yet, but exploring my options.

    kklark
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    I don’t have degrees for the scoliosis, but in the upper levels was not even noticeable, so perhaps a few degrees.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Not perfectly aligned cervical scoliosis probably should not be a contraindication to ADR placement but I would be very cautious about an ADR in the face of scoliosis. The disc asymmetry would produce uneven pressure on the bone/metal interface which could lead to early failure. I am not clear if the disc could have longevity but it might do well.

    Dr. Corenman

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    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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