My advice on this is not to concentrate on any devices being developed and
instead align yourself with the best neurosurgeon you can find. That surgeon
will have you get a current cat scan of your spine and diagnose an EXACT
PROCEDURE based on what is indicated by the scan.
There is no one procedure for a spinal problem. Studying new devices is
worthless without that scan being in the equation.
Best of luck with this. I know what you are going through, believe me.
Dudley

"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which occurs
with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become mainstream
before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt