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Are all cervical artificial discs the same?

Dr. Dariusz Latka Opole, Poland There are different types of cervical artificial discs. They differ mainly in the construction, material from which they are made and the surgical technique to implant them.

Dr. Peter Donkersloot Hasslet, Belgium No, the various artificial discs available today are made of different materials and function differently.

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