Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty: Where Are We Now?

Abstract

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on February 28, 2025. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, the spine surgeon should be better able to: 1. Identify the indications for lumbar disc arthroplasty. 2. Describe the general technique for performing lumbar disc arthroplasty. 3. Assess potential postoperative early and long-term complications after lumbar disc arthroplasty.