01/2007

Endless pain in the neck or in the back is mainly caused by intervertebral discs. A titanium-coated high-tech prosthesis, however, gives new hope to those seeking help. Prodisc, the artificial intervertebral disc – of approx. the size of a two-Euro-coin – can both relieve pain and maintain the flexibility of the spine. Orthopaedic specialists, emergency surgeons and neurological surgeons at more than 80 clinical centers in Germany have specialized in this innovative treatment. As a rule, the costs for this treatment are carried by the health insurance companies.

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