Why Athletes Choose Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery Over Spinal Fusion

Authored by: Dr. Ehsan Jazini

June 18, 2022

Following a back injury, lots of athletes are choosing motion-preserving disc replacement surgery over a traditional spinal fusion – so much so that this story has been in the news several times recently with professional athletes.

It’s a topic that comes up often for athletes at all levels who want to preserve motion after spine surgery so they can get back to playing the sports they love. In this episode, we talk with spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini about why disc replacements are becoming more requested and popular with athletes and weekend warriors.

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About the Author

Dr. Eshan Jazini is a board-certified spine surgeon who earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center with additional training in shock trauma. He completed spine surgery fellowships at Norton-Leatherman Spine Center Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Jazini is recognized among the Top 4 Disc Replacement Surgeons in the United States and recently performed his 100th prodisc® cervical disc replacement surgery; and is the fourth spine surgeon in the United States to achieve this milestone.

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