MAKE YOUR COMEBACK with prodisc C Vivo

Keep motion. Reduce pain. Get back to life.

Who it helps

People who choose total disc replacement like prodisc C Vivo are typically seeking relief from neck pain or arm pain (radiculopathy) caused by a damaged cervical disc, but who also want to preserve motion in the neck — for work, sport, or everyday life.
“I was in constant pain. It started to affect my daily life and I was unable to play golf. I knew I wanted a total disc replacement in order to maintain my range of motion and continue to function at a high level.”
— Brian Gay, 5-time PGA Tour winner

Why patients choose prodisc C Vivo

• Motion preservation. Unlike fusion, prodisc C Vivo replaces the diseased disc while maintaining movement at the treated level.
• Proven clinical track record. The prodisc family has decades of clinical research and use worldwide. Many published studies show safety and effectiveness for these devices and their endplate variants.
• Faster return to active life. In studies of active patients, including military cohorts, patients with prodisc implants returned to duty and high-impact activities sooner than those treated with fusion.

From a study of active-duty military patients:

• Patients treated with prodisc returned to full duty in 10.3 weeks on average versus 16.5 weeks for fusion — about 38% faster.
• All patients in both groups returned to full duty. (Study comparison: prodisc C vs fusion)

Clinical evidence & safety

prodisc C and its endplate variants (including prodisc C Vivo) have been evaluated in multiple clinical studies, including the U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study conducted to obtain FDA approval. Long-term follow up from these studies supports that total disc arthroplasty with prodisc C:

• Produces clinical and patient outcomes comparable to fusion,
• Has a high device survival rate, and
• Is associated with fewer secondary surgical procedures than fusion in some studies.

Your surgeon can review the published literature and the IDE study results with you to help determine whether prodisc C Vivo is appropriate for your specific condition.

Real patients, real results

“I’ve been an advocate of prodisc from the very beginning. Being a patient myself, I understand what the journey is like. This procedure allows my patients to return to their lives.”
— Dr. Robert Masson, Neurosurgeon & prodisc recipient

“Before I met my spine surgeon, I didn’t know that prodisc was a less invasive option for me. With the total disc replacement, it’s like I’ve never had a neck problem!”
— Andrea L., Hollywood trainer 

A long history of experience

prodisc implants have been used around the world for decades. As part of the prodisc family, prodisc C Vivo builds on that experience and the body of clinical research supporting total disc replacement as a treatment option for appropriately selected patients.

Is prodisc C Vivo right for me?

Total disc replacement is not appropriate for everyone. Ideal candidates are evaluated by a spine surgeon based on factors such as:

• The specific cervical level(s) affected and type of disc disease,
• Overall spine alignment and anatomy,
• Other health conditions, prior surgeries, and activity goals.

If you’re considering treatment for chronic neck pain or neurologic symptoms from a cervical disc, talk with board-certified spine surgeon Edward Jung, MD, MS, FAAOS. He can explain your options—including conservative care, fusion, and total disc replacement—and help you decide if prodisc C Vivo is a suitable choice.

Schedule a Consultation in Seattle

If you’re in the Seattle area and believe prodisc C Vivo may be right for you, contact Dr. Jung’s office today to schedule a consultation. Give us a call at call 206-860-5578 to get started, or contact us through our secure online form.