Sufferers of a heniated disc who may need a fusion have a new alternative: the artificial cervical disc. This spinal surgery, which is performed by Dr. Matthew Mayr, generally requires a one-night stay in the hospital and is intended to decrease pain in the long term. Dr. Mayr performs this procedure HCA Virginia’s Orthopaedic Hospital at Henrico Doctors’ Hospita in Richmond, Virginia: henricodoctors.com . HCA Virginia’s HealthBreak Putting You First.