In Brief:
A significant interdependence was observed both pre- and after surgery between disc space height, segmental range of motion, and their influence on the clinical symptomatology following total lumbar disc replacement with ProDisc II. According to the patient′s subjective outcome evaluation, total lumbar disc replacement is a viable treatment option even for patients with advanced stages of degenerative disc disease in the absence of other contraindications. However, a lower postoperative range of motion is to be expected.
