Spinal Disc Replacement - Risks

As with every operative procedure that is performed using general anesthesia, the implantation of a spinal disc prosthesis harbors a number of risks.

During the procedure, there may be nerve injuries as well as injuries to the vertebral bodies to which the new spinal disc is attached. There is also the possibility of bleeding or infection. Furthermore, components of the spinal disc replacement may break or the implant may slip. The foreign material in your body may cause sensitivity reactions. A further possible complication is insufficient pain reduction as a result of the procedure.5
The doctor who is treating you will gladly clarify these and further possible risks.

Sources:
¹ University of Freiburg Clinic
² Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University of Berlin Medicine
³ Neurosurgical Clinic - University of Dusseldorf Clinic
⁴ Medical University of Innsbruck
⁵ University of California, San Francisco
⁶ University Clinic for Neurosurgery at Innsbruck
⁷ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
⁸ Clinic for Neurosurgery, University of Jena Clinic
⁹ SLK Clinic Heilbronn GmbH (Academic Teaching Hospital at the University of Heidelberg)
¹⁰ Doctors' Weekly, Austria