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Loren Vandergriff:
Life After Disc Replacement Surgery

This surgery changed my life significantly... I would say I'm a huge advocate for a disc replacement because my outcome has been so positive in so many ways.

Loren Vandergriff

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Age: (Undisclosed)

From: St. Louis, MO

Surgery Date: July 2020

Procedure Type: Total Disc Replacement with prodisc C

Interests: Working Out, Bicycling, Running, Active Mother

Loren Vandergriff, an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner from St. Louis, MO, went from prodisc advocate to prodisc recipient when years of debilitating neck, arm, and hand discomfort finally caught up to this active professional, athlete, and mother. See why Loren, an expert on surgical procedures for the spine, decided to undergo a total disc arthroplasty with the prodisc cervical total disc replacement as her surgical remedy of choice in this short video from Centinel Spine.


Important Note: The patient information presented is for general education purposes only. As with any spine surgery, there are potential benefits, complications, and risks associated with disc replacement and spinal fusion procedures. Individual results may vary. It is important that you discuss the possible risks and potential benefits of various procedures with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your physician’s best judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for a specific surgical procedure.

They Regained Their Lives

These individuals can inspire your journey to healing and life after disc replacement surgery—and the hope of freedom from spine-induced pain and discomfort.


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