As with any surgery, there are some possible complications that can occur when you have disc replacement surgery with the CHARITÉ® Artificial Disc. Complications can occur singly or in combination and may include:
allergic reaction to the implant materials
bladder problems
bleeding, which may require a blood transfusion
death
implants that bend, break, loosen or move
infection
pain or discomfort
paralysis
side effects from anesthesia
slow movement of the intestines
spinal cord or nerve damage
spinal fluid leakage
the need for additional surgery
tears of the dura (a layer of tissue covering the spinal cord)
problems with your blood vessels other than bleeding
