Cervical Total Disc Replacement

Prodisc C Vivo

If neck or arm pain, tingling/numbness, weakness, or loss of function has slowed you down, Prodisc® C Vivo is a cervical total disc replacement designed to relieve symptoms while preserving motion at the treated level. It is FDA-approved for one-level use in the neck.

Why Prodisc C?

Understanding Cervical Spine Problems

The cervical spine supports the head, allows for motion, and protects the spinal cord. Between each vertebra is a disc that cushions movement and absorbs shock. Over time, these discs can wear down, lose height, or develop tears, leading to degenerative disc disease.

In some cases, the inner portion of a disc can push outward, causing a herniated disc. When this bulging disc presses on nearby nerves, it can cause neck pain, tingling, weakness, or even radiating pain into the shoulders and arms. Severe cases may affect mobility or, rarely, spinal cord function.

Why patients consider Prodisc C Vivo

• Keeps you moving: Unlike fusion, Prodisc is engineered to provide controlled, predictable motion with stability—helping the neck continue to flex and extend.
• Faster return to activity: In an active-duty military cohort, patients with Prodisc returned to full duty about 38% faster than those who had fusion (10.3 vs 16.5 weeks).
• Fewer re-operations: At 7-year follow-up in an FDA IDE study, Prodisc C patients had 4× lower likelihood of re-operation than fusion with plate and bone.
• Extensively studied: The prodisc technology is the most studied total disc replacement platform worldwide, with 225,000+ implantations and 540+ published papers across the family.

Implant Animation

Safety and effectiveness

Across multiple studies—including an FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial—Prodisc C demonstrated durable pain relief, maintained mobility, high device survival, and fewer secondary surgeries compared with fusion. Related studies of Prodisc C Vivo report similarly strong outcomes. As always, individual results vary, and not everyone is a candidate for arthroplasty.

VIVO Surgical Technique

What makes disc replacement different?

Traditional fusion treats pain by eliminating motion at the diseased level. Prodisc was developed as a motion-preserving alternative—aiming to control movement and maintain stability—so qualified patients can return to the activities that matter most.

Is Prodisc C Vivo Right for You?

Our neurology team will review your history, exam, and imaging to determine whether you’re a candidate for single-level cervical disc replacement or another treatment option. We’ll walk you through benefits, risks, and recovery so you can make a confident decision.

If you are seeking relief from neck pain while maintaining mobility, contact the Neurological Surgery Specialists of North Texas team to see if Prodisc C Vivo is the right choice for your condition.

Recovery After Cervical Total Disc Replacement