Combining artificial disc replacement with fusion to match each level's specific needs - preserving motion where beneficial while providing stability where necessary.
Hybrid constructs represent the ultimate in personalized spine surgery - combining ADR at levels with preserved facets and appropriate pathology, while using fusion at levels with instability, deformity, or severe facet degeneration.
This approach optimizes function by maintaining motion where safe and beneficial, while providing stability where needed. The goal is to reduce adjacent level stress while addressing each level's unique pathology.
Each level receives the most appropriate treatment based on its pathology
Preserves motion where possible while ensuring stability where needed
May reduce adjacent segment disease compared to multilevel fusion
Hybrid constructs are ideal when different levels require different solutions
Meticulous planning ensures optimal alignment and sequence of procedures
Comprehensive evaluation of each level's pathology and treatment requirements.
Strategic sequencing of procedures to optimize alignment and outcomes.
Detailed discussion of the rationale and expected outcomes for each level.
Recovery protocols must account for both ADR and fusion components
Activity restrictions based on fusion component
Recovery paced by fusion healing requirements
Therapy must address both motion and stability
Better overall spinal function than multilevel fusion
Lower adjacent segment disease risk
Addresses all pathology with appropriate treatment
Discover if hybrid surgery can optimize your multi-level spine treatment with level-specific solutions.