Charite Spinal Discs

Charité Spinal Discs are the first clinically tested and FDA approved artificial spinal discs available to patients.  The device is intended to replace a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc.  It is useful in treatments for patients with a degenerative disc or other spinal conditions.

Charité Spinal Discs are made up of a plastic core sandwiched between two metal endplates. The device helps restore the natural distance between the two vertebrae, which can allow movement at the level where it is implanted. However, it may not necessarily allow movement, or may allow too much movement, which can over-stress the device.

The Charité Spinal Disc system is placed in the spine through a small incision just below the belly button. The diseased or damaged disc is removed and the artificial disc is placed in the space.

Recently, a majority of patients have reported a more painful and less mobile life after undergoing surgery for the installation of a Charité Spinal Disc.  Several have filed suit and the product is under investigation.

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