TREATMENTS

Cervical Disc Replacement

REVOLUTIONIZING SPINE SURGERY WITH PRECISION

Precise, non-surgical pain relief delivered
in Chesterfield, just outside St. Louis.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MEETS
SURGICAL EXPERTISE

The Modern Alternative
to Neck Fusion

Cervical disc replacement is a modern surgical option designed to relieve your neck and arm pain while preserving natural motion in your spine. Think about how hip and knee replacements transformed orthopedics. Surgeons no longer fuse those joints together. They replace them to restore movement. Artificial disc replacement represents the same evolution in spine care. Dr. Peloza removes your damaged disc and replaces it with a specialized implant that mimics the natural movement of a healthy disc. This helps you return to work, family, and activities with less pain and better spinal mobility.

TARGETED TECHNIQUES. MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.

Types of Spine Injections Offered by Dr. Peloza

There are several kinds of spine injections, each designed to target a specific problem area. Dr. Peloza uses these precise treatments to help relieve pain and improve mobility, depending on the individual needs of each patient.

REDEFINING WHAT RECOVERY CAN LOOK LIKE

Understanding Cervical
Disc Replacement (CDR)

Cervical disc replacement is a surgical procedure that removes a damaged or herniated disc in your neck and replaces it with an artificial implant. The implant is designed to preserve motion rather than lock your vertebrae in place, as happens after a spinal fusion.

The mechanical goal is straightforward: the artificial disc mimics the natural movement of a healthy human disc. It allows you to turn your head, look up and down, and maintain the flexibility you need for daily life.

The clinical focus centers on relieving pressure from your spinal cord or nerve roots. When a damaged disc compresses these structures, you may experience shooting arm pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness. Dr. Peloza removes the source of that pressure and restores space for your nerves to heal.

Clinical Advantages
of CDR

Cervical disc replacement offers several important benefits compared to traditional fusion surgery. These advantages can significantly impact your recovery and long-term spine health.

Full Range of Motion: CDR preserves natural rotation and flexibility in your neck. Fusion, by design, eliminates that movement permanently
Long-Term Spine Protection: By maintaining motion at the treated level, CDR reduces stress on the discs above and below. This helps prevent adjacent segment degeneration, which is a common problem after fusion.
Faster Post-Op Recovery: Many patients return to work and light activity significantly faster than with traditional fusion surgery.
No Bone Grafting Required: CDR eliminates the need to fuse vertebrae together. This avoids the complications that come with bone grafting, such as a failed fusion.

Dr. Peloza tailors each procedure to your specific anatomy and goals, ensuring you receive the motion-preserving solution that best fits your lifestyle.

Our Specialized CDR
Procedures in Chesterfield

Dr. Peloza offers a full range of cervical disc replacement techniques tailored to your specific condition. His expertise spans from straightforward single-level cases to highly complex multi-level reconstructions.

Single-Level CDR: The most common procedure for isolated disc herniations. Dr. Peloza removes the damaged disc and replaces it with a motion-preserving implant.
Multi-Level CDR Excellence: Dr. Peloza has extensive experience in complex 3-level and 4-level disc replacements. Few surgeons in the country routinely perform these advanced procedures.
Cervical Hybrid Construction: For patients with both unstable and motion-capable segments, Dr. Peloza combines fusion and disc replacement in a single surgery. This preserves motion where possible while stabilizing problem areas.
Minimally Invasive Access: Muscle-sparing techniques minimize tissue trauma. You experience less pain, smaller incisions, and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Each procedure is designed around your imaging studies, symptoms, and lifestyle goals to give you the best possible outcome.

Candidacy for Cervical
Disc Replacement

Cervical disc replacement works best for you if your main problem is a damaged disc causing neck pain or cervical radiculopathy (shooting pain, numbness, or weakness into your arm). You also need healthy, mobile facet joints (the small joints in the back of your neck) and good bone quality so the implant can anchor securely and move properly.

This procedure is especially valuable if you are active and want to keep your neck motion rather than accept the stiffness that comes with fusion. If you are not willing to trade mobility for pain relief, CDR offers a motion-preserving alternative.

Before recommending disc replacement, Dr. Peloza performs a detailed diagnostic workup. He reviews your MRI, X-rays, bone quality, and facet joint motion to make sure your anatomy is truly suited for an artificial disc. Not every patient qualifies for disc replacement, but when you do, the benefits can be life changing.

Dr. Peloza’s Philosophy
on Cervical Disc Care

Dr. Peloza has been a pioneer in minimally invasive motion-preserving spine surgery for over two decades. He was among the first surgeons to adopt artificial disc technology and has continually refined his techniques to give patients better outcomes with less tissue trauma.

His approach focuses on total patient wellness, not just symptom relief. Dr. Peloza believes preserving your natural motion protects your entire spine over time. Fusion may stop your pain temporarily, but it can lead to adjacent segment degeneration and the “failed back syndrome” that plagues many patients who undergo older surgical methods.

By carefully selecting the right candidates and using advanced motion-preserving implants, Dr. Peloza helps you avoid the cascade of problems that fusion can create down the road. His goal is to get you back to your life with a spine that moves, functions, and lasts.

See if You’re A Candidate for Cervical Disc Replacement

If you’re living with persistent neck pain, arm pain, numbness, or weakness that hasn’t improved with conservative care, cervical disc replacement may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Dr. Peloza will evaluate your imaging, symptoms, and spine anatomy to determine if you’re a candidate for this motion-preserving procedure. Don’t settle for a life limited by pain or accept a spinal fusion when a better option may be available. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward restoring your mobility and quality of life.

TESTIMONIALS

REAL STORIES. REAL RESULTS.

FROM OUR PATIENTS

“Dr. Peloza is outstanding. His bedside manner is bar none-he's compassionate, patient, and genuinely cares about his patients. He is incredibly smart, explains things in a way that makes you feel confident and informed, and never rushes you. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my spine issues and feel very lucky to have found him.”

- Cathy C.,

“I had disabling back pain interfering with my work, my sleep, and my leisure. After consulting several excellent physicians in Dallas who all recommended complicated fusion surgery I traveled to see Dr. Peloza and had surgery without a fusion and its downrange complications. 1 month later I am pain free and once again active in all daily activities. His staff is amazing and they coordinate all aspects of your care and do a great job on Tele care as well. Dr. Peloza cares about his patient's quality of life and their perception of care. There is none better when it comes to bedside manner, patient communication, expertise in the field, and access to care. Don’t want to be another 'Postlaminectomy syndrome on chronic pain meds' - Then this is the place to trust for your care!”

- AS,

“Dr. Peloza and his staff were incredible to work with from the beginning of my diagnosis to the surgery and the aftercare. Would highly recommend him!!”

- Michael J.,

“I’m extremely pleased, I feel honored to recommend Dr. Peloza to everyone. I can actually say he saved me and changed my life. I now feel like I have a reason to get up and enjoy the beautiful day that God blessed me with.”

- Deb J.,

“I absolutely think this man is an amazing doctor! He replaced 4 discs in my C-spine and he is doing my lumbar spine very soon! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him! I am so grateful for everything!”

- Cathy W.,

“Dr. Peloza is an extremely gifted surgeon and practitioner. I have recommended him to anyone who will listen to how having a disc replacement has changed my life!”

- Jacque C.,

“Dr. Peloza has been phenomenal from the first day I saw him! His extended tests helped to get a proper diagnosis, as well as he has been quick to come up with a treatment plan for me. His staff are professional, friendly, and quick to offer help. One of the best!”